- Paul O'Doherty
I didn't even hope to find Irish people here in Turkmenistan. Thanks to InterNations I discovered that I am not the only one from the Emerald Isle...
InterNations – Uniting Portuguese living in Turkmenistan
Would you like to get in touch with other Portuguese in Turkmenistan? Are you in need of help and advice from your Portuguese compatriots? Or would you like to join other Portuguese expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the World Heritage Site of Konye Urgench?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkmenistan or are still living in Portugal and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Turkmenistan offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Portuguese expats in Turkmenistan, coming from all corners of Portugal - from Porto, over Lisbon to Faro.
Meet other Portuguese at our events in Turkmenistan
Attend our monthly events and activities for Portuguese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Portuguese at our events?
Why Portuguese expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Portuguese members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Portuguese in Turkmenistan
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Portuguese to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Turkmenistan from Portuguese Expats
Of course, expat living in Turkmenistan is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Portuguese is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Turkmen way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Portuguese in Turkmenistan, residing in Ashgabat, Merv, Turkmenbashi and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Portuguese in Ashgabat.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Portuguese food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Turkmen InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Portugal in Turkmenistan.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Turkmenistan Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get cozido à Portuguesa in Merv.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Turkmenistan to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Portuguese embassy.
From the World Heritage Site of Konye Urgench to some of Central Asia's most colourful bazaars, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Portuguese expats in Turkmenistan.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Portuguese in Turkmenistan
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Turkmenistan. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Turkmen plov, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Ashgabat’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the spectacle of Darvaza Flaming Crater as well as other beautiful landmarks in Turkmenistan.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Portugal and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Olá from our Portuguese living in Turkmenistan!
- Paul O'Doherty
I didn't even hope to find Irish people here in Turkmenistan. Thanks to InterNations I discovered that I am not the only one from the Emerald Isle...
- Caroline Hayes
When my partner and I decided to move to Ashgabat, I was really anxious. That has changed now that I've met so many other expats on InterNations.
