How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Porto People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who hikes the Douro at dawn and loves a good tasca on Fridays, join the Nomads, Douro Hiking and Wine & Foodies groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I'm only in Porto for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Porto actually runs - Uber drivers, wine-tour guides, bike rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Porto it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Porto People Club is run by long-term Porto residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Unmarried Couples Living Together

You will not stay alone. The Porto Unmarried Couples Living Together community is already waiting.

Join the group Who is in it

Unmarried Couples Living Together community in Porto

About this group

Long-term partners, no paperwork. Life is still a team sport.

Couples in committed long-term partnerships without marriage who navigate Porto's visa quirks (hardest part: many visas favor married couples) and build life together outside legal frameworks.

Group vibe

Independent, supportive, practical about gray areas.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Thea & Ray, 32

From Copenhagen

6 years together, separate D7 visa

Mina & Ben, 36

From Berlin

Long-term partners, co-own a Porto business

Sana & Arjun, 29

From Bangalore

3-year relationship, first time living together

Felipe & Dani, 35

From São Paulo

Queer couple, legally unmarried in Portugal

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Visa-navigation without marriage paperwork
Shared-business and rental legal advice
"What if we split up" protection discussions
Cohabitation-law realities in Portugal for foreigners
Social-event invitations for unmarried couples
Same-sex couple safety and social tips

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Porto People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.