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51ԹϺ– Uniting Poles living in Turkey

Would you like to get in touch with other Poles in Turkey? Are you in need of help and advice from your Polish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Polish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Bosporus?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkey or are still living in Poland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺTurkey offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Polish expats in Turkey, coming from all corners of Poland - from Cracow, over Warsaw to Gdansk.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful 51ԹϺEvents 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 Poles at our events in Turkey

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

Let's Come Together for the 2000's Quiz Night!
Let's Come Together for the 2000's Quiz Night!
Let's come together for the special quiz edition "The 2000's Quiz Night", to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Quiz Night is running since March 2019 in Kadıkoy, in the centre of the Asian side. You can participate in the competition as a
Let's come together for the special quiz edition "The 2000's Quiz Night", to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Quiz Night is running since March 2019 in Kadıkoy, in the centre of the Asian side. You can participate in the competition as a
Azerbaijan Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape
Azerbaijan Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape
🇦🇿 Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape | December 19–21, 2025 ✨ Join us for a short yet unforgettable journey in Baku, Azerbaijan, where history, architecture, and the Caspian breeze blend perfectly. 🌊 📅 Dec 19 — Old City & Culture Arrive and check in at a boutique hotel along the Caspian Boulevar
🇦🇿 Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape | December 19–21, 2025 ✨ Join us for a short yet unforgettable journey in Baku, Azerbaijan, where history, architecture, and the Caspian breeze blend perfectly. 🌊 📅 Dec 19 — Old City & Culture Arrive and check in at a boutique hotel along the Caspian Boulevar
51ԹϺAnkara Official December Event: Holiday Sparks
51ԹϺAnkara Official December Event: Holiday Sparks
Join us for a sparkling December evening at Nope Social Ankara, where we’ll welcome the holiday season with a blend of warm energy, global connections, and a vibrant end-of-year atmosphere. This time, a special area will be exclusively reserved for 51ԹϺmembers, giving you the perfect space
Join us for a sparkling December evening at Nope Social Ankara, where we’ll welcome the holiday season with a blend of warm energy, global connections, and a vibrant end-of-year atmosphere. This time, a special area will be exclusively reserved for 51ԹϺmembers, giving you the perfect space
Dinner W/Live Performance @Galata
Dinner W/Live Performance @Galata
Hello everyone😌 How about a perfect dinner with live performance right across from Galata Tower?😍 The restaurant serves exquisite dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Turkish cuisine. Also they have a great selection of drinks🙂 And there will be live music as well.. JUST A KIND REMINDER : t
Hello everyone😌 How about a perfect dinner with live performance right across from Galata Tower?😍 The restaurant serves exquisite dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Turkish cuisine. Also they have a great selection of drinks🙂 And there will be live music as well.. JUST A KIND REMINDER : t

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Why Polish 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 Polish 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 51ԹϺGroups 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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Find Tips and Advice on Turkey from Polish Expats

Of course, expat living in Turkey is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Poles is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Turkish way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Poles in Turkey, residing in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Poles in Istanbul or Poles in Ankara.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Polish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Turkish 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Poland 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 bigos in Ankara.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Turkey to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Polish embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Poles 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 köfte, 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 Poland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial ść from our Poles living in Turkey!

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