Looking for Turkish Expats in Ethiopia?

Why Turkish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Turkish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Receive Information and Tips about Ethiopia from Turkish Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Ethiopia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Turkish compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Ethiopian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Turks in Ethiopia, living in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekele and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofTurks in Addis Ababa.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Turkish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Turkish InterNations Community:

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Türkiye in Ethiopia.
• Receive and share advice in our Ethiopia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for köfte in Addis Ababa...
• Browse the InterNations Places database for Ethiopia to find institutions like the nearest Turkish embassy and many others.

From a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs to some of Africa's highest mountains and largest caves, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Turkish expats in Ethiopia.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Turks in Ethiopia

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Ethiopia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Ethiopian doro wat, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Addis Ababa's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the largest outdoor market in the world, the stunning beauty of Bale Mountains National Park, and other impressive landmarks across Ethiopia.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Türkiye and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Merhaba from our Turks living in Ethiopia!