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InterNations – The Place for Belgians Living in Turkey

Want to connect with the expat community of Belgians in Turkey? Looking for Belgian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Belgian expats to go on an excursion to the Bosporus with?

InterNations Turkey offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Turkey or are still in Belgium planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Belgian expats in Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across Belgium - from Antwerp, over Leuven to Brussels.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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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!

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Meet other Belgians at our events in Turkey

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

360° Summer Vibes: InterNations Istanbul Rooftop Open Air
Join us on Friday 31 July from 19:30 for a rooftop party at Club 360. The event will take place open air on the rooftop, weather permitting, with a full 360 degree panoramic view. Resident DJ will play techno and afro house music from 22:00 until 01:30. The Welcome Desk will be open until 22:00.
Join us on Friday 31 July from 19:30 for a rooftop party at Club 360. The event will take place open air on the rooftop, weather permitting, with a full 360 degree panoramic view. Resident DJ will play techno and afro house music from 22:00 until 01:30. The Welcome Desk will be open until 22:00.
Join Us for KINO / Viktor Tsoi Tribute Night With EKSI 30
Dear Friends, Join us for a special live music evening dedicated to the legendary Russian rock band Kino and the unforgettable music of Viktor Tsoi. ✨ Performed live by EKSI 30 🎤 The greatest songs of KINO 🌌 A nostalgic night of Soviet & Russian rock spirit 🍻 Friends • Music • Emotions • Memor
Dear Friends, Join us for a special live music evening dedicated to the legendary Russian rock band Kino and the unforgettable music of Viktor Tsoi. ✨ Performed live by EKSI 30 🎤 The greatest songs of KINO 🌌 A nostalgic night of Soviet & Russian rock spirit 🍻 Friends • Music • Emotions • Memor
Explore the Exhibit ‘By the Water’
Explore the Exhibit ‘By the Water’
Join us visiting (...) Protected content (...) to immerse ourselves in the exhibit of By the Water by Halil Paşa. By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Paşa focuses on the life and artistic production of Halil Paşa (b. 1852 – d. 1939), a key figure in the transformation of painting from the Ott
Join us visiting (...) Protected content (...) to immerse ourselves in the exhibit of By the Water by Halil Paşa. By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Paşa focuses on the life and artistic production of Halil Paşa (b. 1852 – d. 1939), a key figure in the transformation of painting from the Ott
Let's Play Volleyball and Have Brunch After!
Let's Play Volleyball and Have Brunch After!
After two weeks, it is not predicted to rain on this Saturday. We will play on the solid ground in the Bostanci Sahil area. So, come and join us for volleyball. For those who are about the volleyball game and would like to improve their technique, play for fun, and make new active friends. Or come a
After two weeks, it is not predicted to rain on this Saturday. We will play on the solid ground in the Bostanci Sahil area. So, come and join us for volleyball. For those who are about the volleyball game and would like to improve their technique, play for fun, and make new active friends. Or come a

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Tips and Advice on Turkey from Your Fellow Belgian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Turkey goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Belgians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Turkish mentality and way of life. Belgians in Turkey are a part of our community, calling cities such as Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Belgians in Istanbul, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Belgian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Turkish InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Belgium.
  • On the Turkey Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get pommes frites in Istanbul, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Turkey has information on the nearest Belgian embassy and many other institutions.

From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, you can meet supportive and friendly Belgian expats in Turkey on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Belgians in Turkey

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Turkish köfte, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Turkey? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the heavily forested mountains near the Black Sea and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Belgium and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Goededag & salut from our Belgians living in Turkey!

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