Medical Visa For Turkey
Apart from its exotic landscapes, azure beaches and friendly people, Turkey has become a country also known for its medical tourism and booming health sector globally.
Technological advancements and state-of-the-art facilities in the country also make the medical procedure prices relatively cheaper compared to other countries. The excellent infrastructure and the multitude of highly qualified medical professionals have also made Turkey a destination of choice for a very large number of foreign nationals who come here for treatment.
Here are the most important procedures, requirements and documents you need to provide to get a medical visa easily.
The duration of the medical visa is three months, on the condition of presenting a report from the Turkish hospital in which the treatment or surgery will be carried out, or a letter indicating the required period of treatment. The period of stay in Turkey can be extended, if necessary, to 180 days by the Immigration Department.
Conditions for Obtaining a Medical Visa for Turkey:
1) Get clearance or letter from Turkish hospital.
2) Hotel reservation.
3) Have a sum of money to cover living expenses in Turkey at the rate of $50 per day
4) The patient must not have a serious infectious disease.
5) a passport valid for at least 6 months before the patient's arrival
Documents required for obtaining a Turkish medical visa:
Passport + photocopy of the first page
2 personal photos on a white background
A visa application form obtained from the consulate or the Turkish visa website on the Internet or the office in charge of the official mission of issuing visas
Hotel reservation
Plane reservation
Health insurance
Visa Fee Payment Receipt
How to get a visa for Turkey:
An appointment must be made to visit the Turkish Consulate or Embassy
The visa application form is then received and filled with the required information, along with the necessary documents, such as a letter from the Turkish hospital.
After delivery, the staff of the Turkish Embassy or Consulate check the documents presented and you will be contacted if the visa application is accepted.
The visa may be refused due to the lack of certain required documents, and in this case the embassy gives a certain period during which they must be presented again, otherwise the application will be rejected.
Online Medical Visa
What to do to get a visa online:
Just visit www.evisa.gov.tr and apply on the platform by selecting your country and the type of passport or ID card. The platform is self-explanatory and will guide you through every step.
Once you are done filling out the form, save and download the form for future references.
The applicant should go to the nearby Turkish Embassy in their country to get the approval from the consulate.
Once the visa is approved, travel dates can be scheduled accordingly
Visa Exemptions:
Nationals of the following countries, holders of an ordinary passport do not need a visa if their stay is less than: 90 days maximum:
Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel , Italy, Japan, Kyrgystan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rep. Czech, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uruguay and Vatican. Non-exhaustive list that may change at any time, contact us for verification. Beyond the authorized period, you must apply for a visa.
List of Countries Applicable For Visa on Arrival in Turkey
Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Croatia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Greek Cypriot Administration, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, United States, United Kingdom.
