Portugal, a welcoming destination to expats?

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator16 April 2025 06:40:02

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Portugal, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc.
To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your experience since you landed in Portugal, whether recently or a long ago:

What was your first impression when you arrived?

Did you face any challenges while integrating? Any advice on how to overcome them?

Are there any support programs, groups or events to help newcomers settle in?

Do you find it easy to make friends or connections with locals and fellow expats?

What makes Portugal a welcoming destination for expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

inescunhajorgetraducoes New member

Member since 14 April 2025

inescunhajorgetraducoesNew member16 April 2025 09:21:54

Hi Cheryl,

You are very welcome in Portugal.

Portuguese are friendly and helpful.

We really appreciate it when people are kind and have good manners. I suggest learning a few magic sentences before you arrive, such as "Obrigada," "Desculpe," "Por favor," and "É muito gentil da sua parte."