- Mathias Döringer
Iraqi bureaucracy is very different to what I know from Europe. Sharing experiences with fellow expats helped me to overcome many obstacles.
InterNations – Connecting Portuguese living in Iraq
Are you looking for fellow Portuguese in Iraq? Do you need advice and tips from your Portuguese countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Portuguese expats to discover attractions like the fertile, settled lands of former Mesopotamia together?
Whether you are already living as an expat in Iraq or still residing at home in Portugal to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Iraq provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Portuguese expats in Iraq, hailing from all across Portugal - from Faro, over Porto to Lisbon.
Meet other Portuguese at our events in Iraq
Attend our monthly events and activities for Portuguese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Receive Information and Tips about Iraq from Portuguese Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Iraq is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Portuguese compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Iraqi culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Portuguese in Iraq, living in Baghdad, Mosul, Basra and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofPortuguese in Erbil orPortuguese in Baghdad.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Portuguese food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Portuguese InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Portugal in Iraq.
- Receive and share advice in our Iraq Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for cozido à Portuguesa in Baghdad...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Iraq to find institutions like the nearest Portuguese embassy and many others.
From the fertile, settled lands of former Mesopotamia to the small coastline bordering the Persian Gulf, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Portuguese expats in Iraq.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Portuguese in Iraq
Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Iraq. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Iraqi masgouf, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Baghdad's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit Lower Mesopotamia, the cradle of ancient civilizations, the vast Iraqi desert, and other impressive landmarks across Iraq.
This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Portugal and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Olá from our Portuguese living in Iraq!
- Mathias Döringer
Iraqi bureaucracy is very different to what I know from Europe. Sharing experiences with fellow expats helped me to overcome many obstacles.
- Isabella Martinez
As you can imagine, expat living in Baghdad is difficult at times. The InterNations community helped me a lot to cope with the daily challenges!
