Looking for Italian Expats in Turkey?

Why Italian 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 Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Find Tips and Advice on Turkey from Italian Expats

Of course, expat living in Turkey is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Italians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Turkish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Italians in Turkey, residing in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Italians in Istanbul or Italians in Ankara.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Italian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Turkish InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Italy in Turkey.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Turkey Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get minestrone in Ankara.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Turkey to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Italian embassy.

From the\ Bosporus to Aegean\ Turkey,\ between\ the\ azure\ sea\ and\ silvery\ olive\ groves, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Italian expats in Turkey.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Italians in Turkey

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Turkish k\öfte, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see semi-desert\ Anatolia as well as other beautiful landmarks in Turkey.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Italy and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Buongiorno from our Italians living in Turkey!