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Get Connected to Our Expat Community in Chennai!

Namaste, and welcome to the Chennai expat community! 51ԹϺis a platform designed to ease your transition into life in a foreign land, offering a reliable point of contact to address the issues that may arise. 51ԹϺwill help to guide you through your first weeks of getting to know Chennai. We're stronger together, and every voice, including yours, helps to build a resource useful for new and established expats living across the world. We think we have most of your first questions covered; log in and have a look at the common questions and answers we've already addressed, relating to healthcare, social customs and culture. Whether you're asking "Does Pammal have good transport links?", "How safe is George Town?" or just "What VISA will I need?", our network is an excellent place to start, with a wealth of information and a community of experienced expats ready to advise you.

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Marc De Smet

Marc De Smet

I like all the possibilities this network offers to me: From finding information over my new dentist to meeting other expats in my free time.

Anja Tarasov

Anja Tarasov

Chennai is an amazing, dynamic and bustling city, but I felt so lonely not having any friends here. Now I know many other expatriates.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Chennai

7,203
members in Chennai
20+
different nationalities
4
available expat forums
6
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Chennai

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

51ԹϺChennai – November Event @Aqua, the Park
51ԹϺChennai – November Event @Aqua, the Park
🌊 51ԹϺChennai – November Event Sunset Social @ Aqua – The Park Chennai Rooftop • Poolside • Premium Alfresco Lounge 📍 Event Details : • Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2025 • Time: 7:00 PM onwards • Venue: Aqua, The Park. • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquatheparkchennai?ig
🌊 51ԹϺChennai – November Event Sunset Social @ Aqua – The Park Chennai Rooftop • Poolside • Premium Alfresco Lounge 📍 Event Details : • Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2025 • Time: 7:00 PM onwards • Venue: Aqua, The Park. • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquatheparkchennai?ig
51ԹϺChennai October Event @ Koox , Novotel
51ԹϺChennai October Event @ Koox , Novotel
🪔 51ԹϺChennai October Event 🪔 Diwali Rooftop Soirée @ KooX – Elevated Asian Grill & Bar Experience 📍 Event Details : • Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025 • Time: 7:00 PM onwards • Venue: KooX – Rooftop Asian Grill & Bar, Novotel, Chamiers Road, Chennai. • Instagram: https://www.
🪔 51ԹϺChennai October Event 🪔 Diwali Rooftop Soirée @ KooX – Elevated Asian Grill & Bar Experience 📍 Event Details : • Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025 • Time: 7:00 PM onwards • Venue: KooX – Rooftop Asian Grill & Bar, Novotel, Chamiers Road, Chennai. • Instagram: https://www.
51ԹϺChennai 18th Anniversary Sundowner Party
51ԹϺChennai 18th Anniversary Sundowner Party
🌍✨ 51ԹϺ18th Anniversary Sundowner Celebration✨🌍 Join us as we celebrate 18 years of 51ԹϺwith a magical White-Themed Sundowner Party in Chennai! 🎉🌅 📅 Date : Saturday, 13th September 2025 ⏰ Time : 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM 📍 Venue : Le Royal Méridien, Guindy, Chennai 🎨 Theme
🌍✨ 51ԹϺ18th Anniversary Sundowner Celebration✨🌍 Join us as we celebrate 18 years of 51ԹϺwith a magical White-Themed Sundowner Party in Chennai! 🎉🌅 📅 Date : Saturday, 13th September 2025 ⏰ Time : 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM 📍 Venue : Le Royal Méridien, Guindy, Chennai 🎨 Theme
51ԹϺChennai June Event @ PA PA YA, Asian Bistro
🎉 51ԹϺChennai June Event: Pan-Asian Evenings @ Pa Pa Ya – Modern Asian Bistro 📍 Event Details • Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025 • Time: 7:30 PM onwards • Venue: Pa Pa Ya, Nungambakkam. • Instagram : @papayachennai 📍 51ԹϺ the Venue : Step into a world of bold flavors, molecular c
🎉 51ԹϺChennai June Event: Pan-Asian Evenings @ Pa Pa Ya – Modern Asian Bistro 📍 Event Details • Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025 • Time: 7:30 PM onwards • Venue: Pa Pa Ya, Nungambakkam. • Instagram : @papayachennai 📍 51ԹϺ the Venue : Step into a world of bold flavors, molecular c

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Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Chennai - or learn something new!

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Find Out More 51ԹϺ Life in Chennai

Chennai calls itself a metropolis, and it remains true to this as you delve into its heart. A city on the rise, Chennai is a cultural and economic hub built on the foundations of ancient Indian tradition. A center for the automobile industry, economics, social reform, tourism and culture, Chennai is a world leader, impressing the jaded palettes of longtime expats, and welcoming newer additions warmly. Whatever brings you to the city, you're bound to find plenty to keep you here. It's good to know that you won't go hungry or cold here; temperature averages rarely dip below the mid-20s during the day, and the city has received acclaim in recent years for its much improved dining opportunities.

51ԹϺis the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. 51ԹϺmakes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Shanghai or Amsterdam, 51ԹϺallows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connect to Other Expats in Chennai With InterNations!

At InterNations, we care about our users. That's why we're careful when we select members, always being guided by our core principles. Amongst other things, 51ԹϺprovides new expats with a friendly face, making values such as trust, reliability and general friendliness entirely non-negotiable. This safe environment allows you to take a little piece of home everywhere with you. It's safe to assume that if you have a burning question to ask, you're not the only one. From pragmatic concerns to tips about where best to eat, posing a question should start you on the road to finding your solution. We also help to link up expats in the real world. In Chennai, we have a Women's group, an Arts and Culture group, and a Coffee Club among others. These groups will help you to form networks wherever you find yourself.

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