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InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in Portugal

Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Portugal? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the Algarve with?

InterNations Portugal offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Portugal or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Portugal is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Finns at our events in Portugal

Attend our monthly events and activities for Finns expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

It is the greatest epic of all time, it was the most expensive and spectacular production of all time, almost “ruining” Fox, and it ended in style a “pharaonic” production style that could not be repe
Dec 21, 2024, 8:30 PM
54 attendees
Join me for an great evening walk around Matosinhos. We will meet at the Anémona at 19:30, and from there wander down Rua de Brito Capelo to admire and photograph the wonderful Christmas lights, endin
Dec 25, 2024, 1:30 PM
13 attendees
💐It’s our 5th year! Come celebrate Christmas lunch at the iconic beautiful Palacio in Lisbon. Member of Small Luxury Hotel of the world!!! (...) Protected content (...) 👠🤵‍♂️Dress up in your fin
Dec 29, 2024, 2:00 PM
23 attendees
Let's go to the Algarve, in the South of Portugal, to enjoy the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Our program will include a 3-night stay with breakfast, a New Year’s Eve Gala dinner, and a party at the b

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    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.

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    Tips and Advice on Portugal from Your Fellow Finnish Expats

    Obviously, expat life in Portugal goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Portuguese mentality and way of life. Finns in Portugal are a part of our community, calling cities such as Porto, Faro, Lisbon, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in Lisbon, for example.

    Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Portuguese InterNations Community!

    • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
    • On the Portugal Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Lisbon, etc.
    • The InterNations Places database for Portugal has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.

    From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Portugal on InterNations.

    Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Portugal

    Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Portugal? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the westernmost point of mainland Europe and other beautiful landmarks.

    Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Portugal!