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Expat community in Antalya

For people who have made Antalya home, or are about to: practical help, regular meet-ups and friends who understand.

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In short: Antalya has one of Turkey's largest foreign communities, from Russian, German and British residents to remote workers who stay for the winter. IONETO's expat community brings long-term residents together for regular coffee meet-ups, practical tip-sharing on paperwork, healthcare and housing, and language tables with locals. Leave your language and neighbourhood in the form to hear about the next meet-up.

At a glance

Who forLong-term foreign residents and people planning to move
Meet-upsCoffee mornings, practical Q&A evenings, walks
TopicsResidence, healthcare, housing, schools, Turkish
LanguageEnglish, Russian, Turkish
CostMostly free; you pay your own bill

Practical help from people who've done it

Residence permits, health insurance, renting, utilities and school places are easier when someone has done them before. At practical Q&A evenings long-term residents share what worked for them. For anything legal, always confirm with official sources and qualified advisers.

Four international residents talking over coffee at a neighbourhood café
Practical tips travel fastest over coffee.

Coffee mornings

A regular coffee in the same café each week is where friendships start. It also keeps you connected to what's happening in the city.

Friends sharing tea and conversation on a courtyard terrace in the evening
Tea, a table and time: the simplest meet-up.

Learning Turkish together

Most expats say life changed when they could handle everyday Turkish. Join a speaking-first Turkish class or a language exchange table with locals.

Three people talking about a book at a shaded courtyard table
Three people talking about a book at a shaded courtyard table

From expat to local

Belonging comes from small, repeated things: the same baker, a weekly table, a volunteer morning. The community hub shows every way in.

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Join the expat community

Leave your language and neighbourhood and the days that suit you. We'll tell you when the next meet-up opens.

Providers for Antalya are being added. Prices, availability and current conditions are confirmed by each provider. IONETO does not take payments on this site yet.

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Practise languages with localsHalf in your language, half in theirs.Practise languages with localsSpeak Turkish with confidenceSpeaking-first classes for newcomers.Speak Turkish with confidence

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an expat community in Antalya?

Yes, a large and varied one. IONETO's meet-ups help long-term residents and newcomers connect.

Where can I get help with residence permits?

Ask other residents for experience, but always confirm with official government sources and qualified advisers.

Are the meet-ups in English?

English, Russian and Turkish, depending on the group.

How is this different from the newcomers page?

Newcomers focuses on your first weeks; the expat community is for long-term residents and practical life in Antalya.

Discover new places. Learn new skills. Meet new people. Feel at home in Antalya.

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