InterNations – The Place for Bulgarians Living in Turkey

Want to connect with the expat community of Bulgarians in Turkey? Looking for Bulgarian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria 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 Bulgarian expats in Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across Bulgaria - from Burgas, over Plovdiv to Sofia.

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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.

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 Bulgarians at our events in Turkey

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

Concert of Violin and Bassoon
Concert of Violin and Bassoon
Let's journey into the magical world of music. 3 Young Talents performing Mert Köse (Bassoon), Arya Ṣirin Utandı(Violin), Cahide Gür (Bassoon). Please make your free seat resevation thru biletix.
Let's journey into the magical world of music. 3 Young Talents performing Mert Köse (Bassoon), Arya Ṣirin Utandı(Violin), Cahide Gür (Bassoon). Please make your free seat resevation thru biletix.
2026 Book List Gathering: Ideas, Insights & Inspirations
Hey dear Istanbul Books & Literature Group! ❤️ I hope you're all doing well and enjoying your current reads. This year, I want to go beyond just literature and focus more on meaningful, thought-provoking, and impactful works that enrich our minds and spark deep conversations. With that in mind, I am
Hey dear Istanbul Books & Literature Group! ❤️ I hope you're all doing well and enjoying your current reads. This year, I want to go beyond just literature and focus more on meaningful, thought-provoking, and impactful works that enrich our minds and spark deep conversations. With that in mind, I am
Self-Awareness and Meditation Based on Raja Yoga
Knowing the true self, connecting with our original qualities of purity ,peace, love and wisdom empower us and let us move from the limited to the unlimited . Note: Raja yoga is about controlling the mind ..No physical postures, No need for a mat :)
Knowing the true self, connecting with our original qualities of purity ,peace, love and wisdom empower us and let us move from the limited to the unlimited . Note: Raja yoga is about controlling the mind ..No physical postures, No need for a mat :)
InterNations Istanbul Rooftop Open Air Party at Club 360
Join us on Friday 8 May from 20:00 for a special rooftop party at Club 360. The event will take place open air on the rooftop, weather permitting, with a full 360 degree panoramic view. A special DJ will play upbeat international music from 22:00 until 02:00. The Welcome Desk will be open until 2
Join us on Friday 8 May from 20:00 for a special rooftop party at Club 360. The event will take place open air on the rooftop, weather permitting, with a full 360 degree panoramic view. A special DJ will play upbeat international music from 22:00 until 02:00. The Welcome Desk will be open until 2

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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 Bulgarian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Turkey goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Bulgarians 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. Bulgarians 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 Bulgarians in Istanbul, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria.
  • 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 sarma in Istanbul, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Turkey has information on the nearest Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian expats in Turkey on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Bulgarians 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 Bulgaria and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Zdravejte from our Bulgarians living in Turkey!

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