InterNations – The Place for Ukrainians Living in Turkey

Want to connect with the expat community of Ukrainians in Turkey? Looking for Ukrainian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Ukrainian expats to go on an excursion to theu0020Bosporus with?

InterNations Turkey offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Turkey or are still in Ukraine 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 Ukrainian expats in Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across Ukraine - from Odessa, over Lwow to Kyiv.

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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 Ukrainians at our events in Turkey

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

Let's Play Volleyball
Let's Play Volleyball
We switched to solid ground in 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 and support us and enjoy the game. After the match, we will have brunch a
We switched to solid ground in 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 and support us and enjoy the game. After the match, we will have brunch a
“Folia” Exhibition: the Garden Where Nature and Imagination Meet
The “Folia” exhibition, which will take place at the (...) Protected content (...) between September 21, 2025, and March 1, 2026, invites visitors to rethink the relationship between nature and humans. The word “folia” refers to leaves, botany, and nature; on the other hand, it also alludes to ma
The “Folia” exhibition, which will take place at the (...) Protected content (...) between September 21, 2025, and March 1, 2026, invites visitors to rethink the relationship between nature and humans. The word “folia” refers to leaves, botany, and nature; on the other hand, it also alludes to ma
XMAS Ceramic Workshop
XMAS Ceramic Workshop
Christmas Workshop is back🎄 This XMAS give a gift that’s made with love 💕 Join Christmas Ceramic Workshop and create beautiful handmade pieces such as mugs,tealight houses , jewelry, miniatures..in a cozy ambiance with Xmas music and hot drinks available during the workshop ..After fired take you
Christmas Workshop is back🎄 This XMAS give a gift that’s made with love 💕 Join Christmas Ceramic Workshop and create beautiful handmade pieces such as mugs,tealight houses , jewelry, miniatures..in a cozy ambiance with Xmas music and hot drinks available during the workshop ..After fired take you
InterNations Bodrum Christmas Cheer Spanish Style
InterNations Bodrum Christmas Cheer Spanish Style
Join us for some festive cheer this season at the beautifully decorated La Pasion in the heart of Bodrum’s old laneways. There will be festive foods and mulled wine to buy and fun to be had with a DJ till late. Offers- Calamari Sandwich 550 TRY, Sucuk Ekmek 450try, Trio of Tapas 300 TRY, Pizza Sl
Join us for some festive cheer this season at the beautifully decorated La Pasion in the heart of Bodrum’s old laneways. There will be festive foods and mulled wine to buy and fun to be had with a DJ till late. Offers- Calamari Sandwich 550 TRY, Sucuk Ekmek 450try, Trio of Tapas 300 TRY, Pizza Sl

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

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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 Ukrainian Expats

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

Wondering where to shop for Ukrainian 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 Ukraine.
  • 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 pierogi in Istanbul, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Turkey has information on the nearest Ukrainian embassy and many other institutions.

From theu0020Bosporus to Aegeanu0020Turkey,u0020betweenu0020theu0020azureu0020seau0020andu0020silveryu0020oliveu0020groves, you can meet supportive and friendly Ukrainian expats in Turkey on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Ukrainians 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 ku00F6fte, 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 theu0020heavilyu0020forestedu0020mountainsu0020nearu0020theu0020Blacku0020Sea and other beautiful landmarks.

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

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