Foreigners who plan to undergo medical treatment in Turkiye must obtain a medical visa. Below we have compiled everything you need to know about the Turkiye medical tourism visa.
What types of medical visas are available for your visit to Turkiye?
Foreignersplanning to undergo medical treatment in Turkiye must obtain a Turkiye medical tourism visa, except citizens of visa-exempt countries. There are usually two types of Turkiye medical tourism visa that you can get, including:
- An ordinary Turkiye medical tourism visa, which you can obtain at the Turkish embassy or consulate closest to you.
- An online visa (e-visa), which you can get from the Turkish government’s online visa system.
What is the validity of the Turkiye medical tourism visa?
Generally, the Turkiye medical tourism visa is valid for 30 or 90 days over 180 days. If you need to extend your visa, you can visit the immigration officers, an embassy, or a police station to find the necessary measures. The possibility to extend your visa depends on the original reason for your visit, the cause of the extension, and your nationality.
If you want to stay in Turkiye for more than 90 days, it is advisable to obtain a residence permit. You can apply for the permit at the nearest provincial Directorate of Migration Management or the local authorities in Turkiye before the end of the validity of your visa.
Keep in mind that exceeding your visa will result in fines and deportation. In addition, you could be banned from Turkiye for a specific period.
What documents do you need to prepare to apply for a Turkiye medical tourism visa?
If you wish to apply for a Turkiye medical tourism visa, be sure to prepare the following documents :
- 2 biometric photos in 5X7 cm format with white background and without borders. The photo should not be used in any form prior to the Turkish visa application.
- An original passport valid for at least 6 months from the return date of the trip.
- At least two blank pages must be available on the passport for visa stamps.
- Color copies of the valid passport.
- Copies of old passports with your previous travel information.
- Bank statement or the proof of the financial statement.
- Confirmation of hotel reservations according to the travel itinerary.
- Confirmed round-trip air ticket indicating the travel itinerary.
- Medical and travel insurance.
- Letter of invitation for medical treatment from the Republic of Turkiye. This may include a patient acceptance letter from the hospital in Turkiye and a cash receipt indicating the advance payment to the hospital.
- An accompanying letter indicates your name, passport details, and details of your trip with the duration and the reason for your visit to Turkiye. An authorized signatory must duly sign the letter. Morever, be sure to address the letter to the Consulate of the Republic of Turkiye.
In addition, foreign patients must also carry relevant medical reports, reference notes, and other important medical information.
How is the Turkiye medical tourism visa application process going?
All kinds of Turkish visa applications must be made through the Turkish sticker visa pre-application system (ordinary visa). You will need to upload all the documents required for the visa application into the system. Once you have completed the online application, you must apply for the visa at the nearest embassy of Turkiye. Be sure to have original copies of the required application documents that you have uploaded to the online system. You must also bring your duly signed visa application form and your passport.
If you have any difficulties filling out the application form, you can contact the Turkish embassy or consulate in your country directly. If your country does not have a consular representation for Turkiye, you can use online scheduling to make an appointment with the accredited Turkish consular office closest to you.
The process is usually faster and easier for people eligible to obtain a Turkiye medical tourism visa online.
Here’s how to get a medical visa online (e-visa):
Go to www.evisa.gov.tr. The site is relatively self-explanatory. You just have to fill out the online visa application form, which includes your country and the identity card’s type or passport you have. Depending on your nationality, you may need to submit additional documents. When you have finished filling out the form, be sure to save it and download it for future reference.
Once you have completed the form and submitted the required documents, you will need to pay the visa fee. Any credit or debit card can be used for the paymentpay (the card does not have to be in your name).
After making your payment, you will receive the link to download the online visa during the last step of the application. In addition, you will also receive the link by e-mail.
Things to remember before applying for a Turkiye medical tourism visa
Before applying for a Turkiye medical tourism visa, be sure to remember the following points:
- As there may be delays in visa processing, it is best to apply for a Turkish medical visa at least one month before your planned trip.
- The visa fees are non-refundable even if your visa application is rejected.
- You must have medical insurance valid for the entire duration of your stay in Turkiye.
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