This is a review of Internations as it is today. I've been a member on and off for 10 years, I have also been an Ambassador, and I have attended events all over the world. Recently they have s... Ver mais
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I have tried two times to get a member. First time the request was decliened within two minutes (13.07.25) . Looks like a robot is reviewing the requests. After second request rejection (15.97.25) I... Ver mais
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With more than 5.2 million members in 420 cities around the world, InterNations is the largest global network and information site for people who live and work abroad. InterNations offers global and local networking both online and face-to-face at more than 6,000 monthly events and activities. Online services include country and city guides created by a team of professional writers, guest contributions about life abroad, and forums to help members with topics such as local housing and searching for jobs. InterNations is primarily a community for expats, but also global minds. As a community of trust, membership is by application only.
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- internations.org
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Humiliating and unprofessional
Humiliating and unprofessional
I've sent a request to join. They said they will review. And in less than 15 minutes, I got a message that my request was declined! As a senior researcher who has worked in the best universities in the world, this is absolutely rude and meaningless, especially when the declining email mentioned nothing about the reason for the rejection.
This is the text of the email I got:
"Thank you for your interest in our international community. We regret to inform you that your request for membership has been declined.
InterNations is a closed community for approved members only, which means that we review each membership request individually. In this way, we can ensure that InterNations remains a community of trust for current, former and future expats around the world.
Admission to our community may be temporarily restricted for various reasons. However, as we continuously review our admissions policy, you may be able to join InterNations in the near future."
This looks like a scam to me, and there was no way to appeal the decision. So if you have a shred of self-respect, stay away from this site.
9 de março de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Salman,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your application was declined and that you had an unpleasant experience with us.
InterNations welcomes members from all over the world, regardless of gender, education, age, or other personal characteristics. We review each membership request individually in order to maintain a trusted environment for our global network.
We understand that applying should feel like a welcoming experience, and we’re sorry this was not the case for you. Our Support Team would be happy to take a closer look at your specific application and provide further clarification. Please feel free to contact them directly so they can review your registration and assist you with the next steps.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Resposta da InterNations
Dear Andrea,
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy to hear that our Support Team was able to assist you quickly and resolve your issue promptly.
If you have any other questions or need assistance in the future, do not hesitate to reach out anytime.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Saca pasta a costa de los voluntarios
Funcionan como una secta.
Business disfrazado de ONG
La gente voluntariosa que organiza cosas, dista mucho de los organizadores de eventos oficiales que ingresan sus jugosas entradas. Reclutan a voluntarios a los que les llaman "Cónsul" con derecho a nada. Y los llamados "embajadores" són pocos los que no hacen negocio y business.Mueven mucho dinero en B. Poco respeto a las lengua local donde se encuentra .
Fiestas de alcohol y vicio de poca categoría que unen la " flor y nata" de la ciudad con expats nada integrados . El deporte de la caza y cata del/la guiri es lo habitual.
Funciona de forma piramidal al estilo secta.
28 de fevereiro de 2026
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Rejected and discriminated without any reason!
If there would be an option to leave zero stars, that's what they deserved! I tried to join their organization, was rejected twice without any reason nor any explanation. I sent them an email, no response. I'm glad I looked up their online reviews, and realized that everything is for reason. Happy I didn't join them!
26 de fevereiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Deana,
Thank you for sharing this feedback.
We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with our application process left you feeling disappointed and frustrated. That is certainly not the impression we want anyone to have.
At InterNations, we proudly welcome people from all around the world, regardless of nationality, gender, age, background, or any other personal characteristic. Our Support Team has recently replied to your request. We apologize for the delay in receiving our answer.
We genuinely wish you all the best in your future endeavors and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Please reach out to our Support Team anytime if you have further questions about the application process or InterNations.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
the subscriptions fees are not worth…
the subscriptions fees are not worth it, the events are political rather than social, people in NY are completely wako, organizing political events on this social platform, trying to influence the voters. the whole experience was disturbing
24 de outubro de 2025
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Anastasia,
Thank you for leaving us a review and sharing your experience from our New York Community.
Our events and activities span across multiple topics, for example: Jazz, Fashion, Museum visits, networking events, and much more. As per our Guidelines, we do not allow in-person events that promote political goals. Therefore, if you see any events that break our guidelines, we'd like to kindly encourage you to submit a report, and our Integrity Team will investigate and take the appropriate action.
Once again, thank you for your review, it helps us improve our service. Should you have further questions, please reach out to our Support Team anytime!
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
I ´m a member since more than 7 years
I ´m a member since more than 7 years, and since the Covid they changed the prices of the subscriptions, it’s now very expensive to be just a classic member
. I m now thinking of leaving the app, what they propose you can have the same experience with others social media. But seriously - 20€ /month - goodness, you’re out of your mind! Too sad, it was a good app before … now it’s useless.
23 de fevereiro de 2026
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Auto renew without warning
Auto renew without warning. Impossible to cancel and they threaten legal action to collect.
8 de dezembro de 2025
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Per fare qualsiasi cosa bisogna pagare
Per fare qualsiasi cosa bisogna pagare: in una parola, INUTILE
2 de fevereiro de 2026
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You Have To Pay To Use InterNations In Any Meaningful Way
I signed up for a free account, and almost immediately got a message purportedly from someone welcoming me as a newcomer to a city I'd lived in for over 40 years. I went to reply to that message but couldn't, instead I got a popup saying to choose a paid subscription in order to reply.
If you want to actually take part in this community you need to pay. Yes, they have a free option but it does not allow you to use any fundamental features of the InterNations site. You can find the same community free of charge elsewhere online, InterNations is purely for the money.
I went to delete my InterNations account, but instead of deletion I received a popup that said I had logged out. So I again tried to delete and got another popup saying my account was "temporarily suspended" due to "breaching their guidelines". I read the guidelines and came nowhere near breaching any of them. I didn't even engage in any way with anyone in my brief attempt at using the InterNations site.
So I contacted InterNations and asked that my account be deleted, but they just told me to log in and delete it from there. I told them I could not log in, just kept getting the "temporarily suspended" popup. No reply.
My information remains on their servers and they have been unwilling to work with me to ensure that my account has actually been deleted. This has been the worst experience, out of many, in deleting my account from a website.
30 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Pennie,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with InterNations did not meet your expectations.
InterNations offers both free and paid memberships. Some of our communities currently operate primarily under a paid membership model, which gives access to all features, such as unlimited messaging and full event participation. We understand that this setup may not suit everyone, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.
Regarding your account, our support team did reply to your emails and provided guidance on how to proceed. We take data privacy and deletion requests very seriously, and we are always available to assist further if needed to ensure everything is properly resolved.
We regret that your first impression was not a positive one and remain committed to supporting our members and former members in a transparent and respectful manner.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Not to be missed!!! Become a member of InterNations!
I've been a member of InterNations for a few years now. Since 2019 to be precise. And I've also been a Consul of a group from 2021 till present, organising events. It's been a lovely and helpful way to get to know an awful lot of new people who have then become friends and with whom I've shared hundreds of nice moments: from aperitifs, to visiting exhibitions, to going to the theatre or to the cinema, up to hiking in the mountains, going to the seaside and also spending weekends and holidays together. So, what to ask for more...
If you're into languages like me - I teach languages to professionals, managers, businessmen, companies, etc. - that's a wonderful opportunity to keep them trained since you get to know people from all over the world. Which is something special in itself since you get to know first hand about other cultures, ways of living, and so on.
I'd definitely recommend to become part of the community. They organise so many things and there are so many different groups all over the world. So while travelling, if you're all alone, you can always rely on one of the events there are up somewhere.
Not to be missed!!!
Gabriella
29 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Gabriella,
Thank you so much for your review and for being such an active and valued member of InterNations since 2019!
We are especially grateful for your dedication as a Consul since 2021. Organizers like you are truly at the heart of our community. It’s inspiring to hear how many meaningful friendships, shared experiences, and unforgettable moments have grown from the events you’ve hosted and attended, from cultural outings and hikes to seaside trips and holidays together.
Bringing together people from all over the world to learn from each other, professionally and personally, is what our community is about.
Thank you for your enthusiasm, your commitment, and your review. Members like you make the community what it is: welcoming, vibrant, and truly international.
We look forward to many more events and shared moments ahead!
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
My experience with both the organizers…
I’ve had a fantastic experience with Internations. The local organizers here in Beijing are great, and the customer service is top-notch. It is rare to feel so taken seriously by support teams, and their responses were incredibly quick.
27 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Marcel,
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you’ve had such a nice experience with us and our local organizers from Beijing.
We hope you continue to enjoy our events and platform. Please feel free to reach out to our Support Team anytime! they would be glad to assist with any concerns, issues or answer any questions.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Long-Term Ambassador Experience – Member Complaints, Volunteer Pressure, and Community Collapse
I was involved with InterNations Copenhagen for over 12 years as an Ambassador, during which time the local community grew substantially. I organised numerous events and invested significant unpaid time and personal effort into building the community.
During those years, I repeatedly heard direct complaints from members who felt frustrated by how difficult it was to unsubscribe or cancel their memberships. Many expressed that they felt disappointed or “ripped off” by the process. These concerns were raised informally and repeatedly at events and in conversations with Ambassadors, yet they did not appear to be meaningfully addressed.
At the same time, Ambassadors were consistently pushed to create more and more events, often with expectations around hosting, organising venues, and providing a welcoming experience — sometimes at personal cost. When concerns were raised about sustainability, support, or burnout, those concerns were not taken seriously.
My own involvement ended following an internal process that I experienced as opaque and lacking transparency. I requested clarification and access to information under GDPR, but was told that decisions were final and supporting details could not be shared. I am not seeking reinstatement; I am documenting my experience.
I am also aware of other Ambassadors who left after similar frustrations, and at the time of writing, InterNations Copenhagen lists no official events at all. Readers can draw their own conclusions about what happens when long-standing volunteers disengage and community concerns go unaddressed.
My intention is to warn others — especially those considering Ambassador roles or long-term paid memberships — to research carefully and understand how member issues and volunteer concerns are handled.
Communities rely on trust, transparency, and people willing to give their time. When those break down, the calendar speaks for itself.
Former InterNations Ambassador, Copenhagen (12+ years)
1 de agosto de 2025
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Solomon,
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the many years of time, energy, and commitment you dedicated to the Copenhagen community. We truly appreciate the role you played in helping it grow and are sorry to hear that your experience ultimately felt disappointing and that you felt concerns were not adequately addressed.
Regarding memberships, subscriptions can be managed or cancelled at any time directly from the Membership Page. We operate on an automatic renewal system, which is clearly communicated during checkout, in invoices, in our FAQs, and in our Terms & Conditions, with a direct cancellation link also available in the website footer.
We regret that your Ambassador experience felt unsustainable. To help prevent burnout, we aim to expand Ambassador teams, plan schedules in advance, and offer additional support when needed. We take any concerns seriously and work together with our hosts to improve their experience all the time.
In relation to GDPR, our team provided you with a copy of the personal data we had stored in 2024, as per your request. While we understand your concerns around transparency, some internal reports must be handled confidentially to protect the safety and privacy of those involved. This means we cannot share copies of reports, the identity of the reporters, or internal materials that could compromise the privacy or safety of others.
We’d also like to clarify that there are upcoming activities planned for the Copenhagen community. Communities naturally evolve, and we continue working to support them in a sustainable way.
We appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we hope you will give our events another try.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Declined for signing up for the app
Declined for signing up for the app. What kind of elite, cocky, pretentious company is this? Just wanted to sign up for the site and got an email that it was declined. I'm based in Singapore but seeing all the reviews, you did me a service. It seems downhill and there are many other ways to meet people now. Thanks internations.
17 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Won,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about your experience and that your registration was declined.
To ensure InterNations remains a trusted and safe community, all registrations go through a review process where each application is carefully assessed by our team. We understand this can be disappointing, and we’d be happy to look into your specific case further. We can assure you that we welcome people from all around the world regardless of the country they were born in, the language they speak, their age or gender, or any other characteristic.
For more information about your registration, we recommend reaching out directly to our Support Team at support@internations.org. They would be able to assist you with the next steps.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Enttäuscht
Eigentlich von der Idee her sehr schön. Man stellt sich vor, füllt sein Profil aus und wird dann auch von der nächstgelegenen Gruppe eingeladen und begrüßt. Und dann will man natürlich antworten und..geht nicht. Dafür muss man Zahlendes Mitglied sein und wenn man den Treffen anbei wohnen will, muss man für die Adresse der Location auch zahlen. Ist ja schlimmer als eine Dating App 🙈 melde mich entt8wieder ab.
12 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Angelito,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked the idea of the platform and the way our communities welcome new members.
Some of our communities operate as InterNations One, which is a paid-only membership model. In these communities, non-paid members have preview access, meaning they can see what’s happening and receive messages, but full participation — such as replying, attending events, or changing communities — requires a paid membership.
We understand this may not be the right fit for everyone, and we appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your thoughts. Your feedback is valuable as we are always looking for ways to improve our platform and user experience.
Should you have any questions or would like to share more about your experience with us, please reach out to our Support Team anytime!
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
InterNations just wants money SCAM
After being member for 12 Years, i just asked a simple question to support:
Re: Why i have to pay just to change my Community?
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From Community Support
To MARC GAUTAM NAGPAL
Date Sun 18:40
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InterNations
Your request (XXXXXXX) has been updated. To add additional comments, reply to this email.
System (Community Support)
4 Jan 2026, 19:40 GMT+1
Dear MARC,
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
Most members of the Community Support Team are currently out of the office for the holidays. Please excuse the delayed response to your email.
In the meantime, why don't you have a look at our FAQs?
Thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Your Community Support Team
Today i wanted to enter my account and appears that i got banned just to ask why i have to pay for changing my community.
6 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Marc,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being a member of our community for so many years. We are sorry for the late reply from our Support team. This was due to the holiday period and a higher-than-usual number of requests.
Regarding the community change, the community you’re part of operates on a paid membership model, so an upgrade is required to make that change. We’d also like to clarify that your account was not closed for asking a question; our Support Team has already contacted you with more information regarding the closure. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Should you have further questions, please reach out to our Support Team anytime! They would be happy to answer any questions or guide you through the next steps.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Caveat Emptor
Difficult to end membership. Many other similar complaints noted.
Will be on the lookout for any future attempts at this organisation playing with other people’s money.
3 de janeiro de 2026
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Mark,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that you faced difficulties ending your membership.
Subscriptions can be cancelled and managed at any time from your Membership Page. We operate on an automatic renewal system, which is disclosed during the checkout process, in your invoices, on your Membership Page, in our FAQs, and in our Terms & Conditions. For easier access, a direct link to cancel your subscription can also be found in the footer of our page.
We are always looking for ways to improve our website and appreciate your feedback. Should you have further questions or need assistance in the future, do not hesitate to reach out to our Support Team.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
scam
scam - do not sign up
Some events might actually be organised in your locations, but the organisation itself is clearly a scam. They misuse your financial information (e.g. PayPal) by deducting money even after you have ended your membership.
29 de dezembro de 2025
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Yorck,
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like to clarify how cancellations work.
Memberships can be cancelled at any time directly from the InterNations account on your Membership Page or by contacting our Support Team before the renewal date. Once a subscription is properly cancelled, no further charges are made.
Please note that blocking a payment through PayPal or a bank does not cancel a membership, as the cancellation must be processed according to our Terms and Conditions. If a charge occurred, it means the subscription was still active at the time of renewal.
All payments are handled transparently, the renewal date is always desplayed on your Membership Page and our support team is always available to review individual cases and help. Do not hesitate to reach out to our team for further assistance.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Roxana was super helpful and responded promptly
Roxana was super helpful and responded promptly to my technical questions on how to cancel my membership. She sent a step by-step guide how to navigate the complex cancellation process, and it was super easy to follow her instructions. Thank you for your professional guidance. 5- stars!
13 de dezembro de 2025
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Katha,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Roxana was able to assist you promptly and provide clear, easy-to-follow guidance.
For any further questions or support, you can contact our Support Team anytime.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
Discriminatory attitude from ambassador
Some events are not for everyone apparently, the same ambassador Savraj Singh which I reported, sent me some very unpleasent discriminatory messages in private (even after kindly asked him to stop texting me), stalking me and assuming among the things that I am not nor I won't be in Munich, that I have been living in too many countries (can check the private messages) I and that surely I won't come.
Is this discriminatory, close-minded and rude attitude what you promote with Internations and your ambassadors in Munich?... Speechless
PS Update 2nd January 2026
Eventually they never apologized and after asking me again some proof sent me a template email, without any specific clarificatio nor apologizes.
Dear Marco,
Thank you for submitting a report and helping to make InterNations a safer place.
The InterNations Integrity Team looks into each case on an individual basis and has taken the appropriate actions based on the report you submitted. Due to privacy restrictions, please be aware that we cannot divulge any information about or action taken on the accounts of other members in this case.
Thank you again for taking the time to report this to us. We really appreciate it!
14 de dezembro de 2025
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Resposta da InterNations
Dear Marco,
Thank you for your feedback and for also submitting a report to us. We're very sorry to hear about your experience with one of our Ambassadors.
Our Integrity Team will closely investigate your report and take the appropriate actions.
We hope you'll give our events another chance. Do not hesitate to reach out to our Support Team if you have any questions or need assistance in the future.
Best regards,
Your InterNations Team
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