Why do patients choose Turkey for vaccination?
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According to Bookimed and the reviews of patients, Turkey is a great destination for vaccination, offering:
With over 250,000 patients annually choosing Hisar Intercontinental Hospital for medical care and 600 patients selecting SALUSS Medical Group every year, Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourists.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the 1st hospital in Turkey and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment. Patients from 92 countries choose it for treatment each year, and the hospital boasts a 90% success rate for organ transplants.
Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI, confirming compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety. Patients from CIS, Balkans, and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care. According to Bookimed, the clinic's support is excellent, with remote support of translators and free convenient transfers from the airport to the clinic.
However, some patients reported issues with the transfer service, such as dirty cars, no child car seats, and drivers who do not speak English. Despite this, patients were served quickly and adequately, with polite doctors and constant translators.
Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in Turkey for Vaccination:
Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Turkey who excel in performing Vaccination:
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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: