Medical Treatment Visa Turkey

Turkey is one of the world’s leading Medical Tourism destinations. In addition to the available high-quality facilities, medical tourists have access to thermal spas and wellness services that incorporate five-star hotel accommodation into their package. Turkey has become a preferred destination for medical tourists from European countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Germany , England, the Netherlands, Romania , Bulgaria and other countries as well as the Middle East and Latin America.

Why Turkey for Advanced Medical Treatment?

• JCI-accredited medical centers

  With the highest number of JCI-accredited health facilities, medical tourists to Turkey are assured of high quality infrastructure and services by these hospitals and their medical staff. Many Hospitals are affiliated with top US healthcare providers such as the Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Competitive prices

  Prices of medical care in Turkey are very competitive compared to Western European countries like the UK, Ireland, Austria and Italy.

• Hospitality and culture

  Turkey has long been a gateway between the East and the West. The warmth and hospitality of its people is well known. Hospitals in Turkey are fitted with the latest medical equipment and have board-certified personnel, with more than 35 percent of doctors trained in Western countries.

Types of Medical Visa to Turkey

There are two categories of medical visas available for your visit to Turkey:

1. Medical Visa:  This can be obtained from the Consulate of Turkey
2. Online Visa (eVisa): Advance visa before arrival applied via the government of Turkey’s online portal.

All visitors must obtain a medical visa for traveling to Turkey unless they come from visa-exempt countries and territories or citizens of those countries, which are eligible to apply for an e-Visa online. List of Countries are mentioned at the end in this page.

Documents Required for Turkish Medical Visa

1. 2 Biometric photos at 5X7 cm with white background
2. Orignal passport with color photocopy
3. Orignal identity document (Tazkira) with color photocopy
4. Bank statement
5. Travel insurance
6. Hotel reservation
7. Ticket reservation
8. Marriage certificate attested
9. Medical treatment invitation Letter from the Republic of Turkey.
   – Patient acceptance letter from one of the hospitals in the republic of Turkey.
   – Cash receipt indicating prepayment to the hospital.
   – The hospital is obliged to email the acceptance letter of patient to the official email of Turkish consulate general Mazar-e-Sharif.
10. If the applicant is resident of the region not covered by Turkish Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif Afghanistan, applicant must bring resident confirmation letter from local municipality.

Turkish Medical e-Visa Validity

Turkey Medical e-Visa is valid for 90 days. If the duration of 90-day-stay on your e-Visa expired within 180 days as of your first entry date, you can reapply for an e-Visa 180 days later starting from the first entry date. If you spent some part of the duration of 90-day-stay on a multiple entry e-Visa within 180 days as of your first entry date and the rest expired after 180 days elapsed as of the first entry date, it is possible to reapply for an e-Visa. Anyway, please keep in mind that you may stay in Turkey up to 90 days in every 180 days starting from the first entry date.

Turkey Medical Visa Cost

List Of Countries Applicable For The Medical eVisa To Enter Turkey

Afghanistan, Barbados, Canada, Djibouti, Gabon, United Kingdom, Algeria, Belgium, Cape Verde, Dominica, Gambia, Vanuatu, Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Vietnam, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Chad, East Timor, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Yemen, Armenia, Bhutan, China, Egypt, Grenada, Zambia, Australia, Botswana, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Austria, Burkina Faso, Congo, Republic of the, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Lithuania, Bahamas, Burundi, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Estonia, Haiti, Nepal, Bahrain, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Hong Kong (BN(O)), Rwanda, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Croatia, Fiji, India, Libya, Indonesia, Madagascar, Netherlands, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Iraq, Malawi, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Portugal, Ireland, Maldives, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Suriname, Spain, Jamaica, Mali, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Malta, Oman, Senegal, Taiwan, Liberia, Kuwait, Mauritania, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Mozambique, Latvia, Mauritius, Palestine, Solomon Islands, Togo, South Africa, Lesotho, Mexico, Philippines, Somalia, U.S.A, Uganda, Poland

List Of Countries Which Can Enter Turkey Without A Medical Visa

Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Honduras, Iran, Israel, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Morocco, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Belarus, Belize, Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Iceland, Japan, Montenegro, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Colombia, South Korea, Kosovo, Costa Rica, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Moldova, Monaco, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, St. Cristopher Nevis, Saint Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Chile, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Jordan, Vatican, Venezuela, New Zealand

List Of Countries Which Are Applicable For Medical Visa On Arrival In Turkey

Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BN(O)), Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, U.S.A, United Kingdom

Travel Advice for Medical Treatment in Turkey

• Remove your shoes before you enter the Mosque
• Women cover their hairs and Men don’t wear shorts in Mosque
• Wear conservative clothes outside village area.
• Do learn basic Turkish words of saying yes and No.
• Avoid making OK signs with thumb and finger. It is considered as an offensive act in Turkey.
• Avoid being loud, because Turkish speak politely.
• Turkey is not just a place where you can spend your vacations and have fun rather it houses some of the best hospitals for treating Medical Tourists with latest techniques at affordable Medical Treatments package in Turkey.
• Turkey is a one-stop Medical Tourists destination for foreigners coming from overseas

Frequently Asked Question on Turkey Visa

Turkey Medical e-Visa Cost

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