This study investigates how Emotional Intelligence (EI) influences the strategies individuals use to adapt to foreign environments. The research is grounded in the Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence (Mayer et al., 2016), which includes four components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills. A quantitative methodology was employed, using a survey distributed to 192 participants from 31 nationalities. Emotional intelligence was measured using the MSCEIT scale (Mayer et al., 2002), and adaptation strategies were assessed via self-reported frequency on a 7-point Likert-type scale. Statistical analyses revealed a significant positive association between EI and adaptive strategies. These findings underscore the role of interpersonal dimensions of EI in facilitating cultural adaptation.