Q: What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?

Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents . The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes: ID card confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person) insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy) 2 photos (5x6) visa receipt booking of flight and hotel medical opinion about the need for treatment.

Question 1

What is the level of medicine in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.

As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.

Question 2

What should you know about Turkey before the trip?

Accepted Answer

Currency	lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)
Best period for the trip	May-October
Language	Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)
Visa	is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit
Time difference with Europe	3 hours
Time difference with the USA	8 hours
Capital	Ankara
Medical tourism center	Istanbul
Popular resorts	Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris

Question 3

What hotel services are provided here?

Accepted Answer

In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

Question 4

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.

Question 5

Do I need a visa?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.

What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.

Question 6

What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:

ID card
confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)
insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)
2 photos (5x6)
visa receipt
booking of flight and hotel
medical opinion about the need for treatment.

diagnostics
Brain MRI	$430 - $750
Consultation with a gynecologist	$140 - $150

diagnostics
Ultrasound	$296.73 - $415.42
Consultation with a gynecologist	$300
treatment
Robotic hysterectomy	$15,430.02 - $23,738.49

Rank	Clinic Name	Patient Rating	Country	Lead Doctor	experience	Techniques	Best For	Why It’s Ranked	Accreditations
#1	Anadolu Medical Center	4.6 / 5 (514 reviews)	Istanbul, Turkey	Cem Yalcinkaya	20+ years	Brain MRI, Consultation with a gynecologist	—	—	International Organization for Standardization, Joint Commission International
#2	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı OBGYN & Genital Aesthetics	5.0 / 5 (3 reviews)	Istanbul, Turkey	Esra Ozbasli	23+ years	Robotic hysterectomy, Ultrasound	—	—	Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabıplerı Bırliği), Turkish Medical Association

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