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The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">77 billion liras</a>&nbsp;for healthcare annually.</p><p>As a result,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">28,000 medical facilities</a>&nbsp;provide excellent medical care in the country. About&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/medical-tourism-to-turkey/\">50</a>&nbsp;centers have certificate of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/\">JCI (Joint Commission International)</a>, the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. 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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.</p><p>What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa\">here</a>.</p>","is_active":true,"created_at":"2020-06-04T13:14:20.000+00:00","category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"Texts","title":"Texts"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"turkey"}]},{"id":"5ed8f3e56f5798138223b283","question":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?","answer":"<p>Visas for travel to Turkey require a&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa\">number of documents</a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. 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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. 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