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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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INFORMATION FOR VISA, E-VISA OR VISA-EXEMPT TO STAY 1-90 DAYS IN TURKEY
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Ordinary e-passport holders require Visa to enter Turkey. The online e-Visa is valid only 30 days when the purpose of travel is Tourism or Commerce (+ valid Schengen, USA, UK, Irish visa or residence permit) as additional support document at arrival to Turkish airport or border.
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For other purpose travels, such as Tourism, Medical, or Business and Education, single or multiple-entry sticker Visa in passport upto 90 days must be obtained at Turkish Embassy or Consulate missions abroad.
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STEP – 1 TOURISM E-VISA, STICKER VISA, VISA-EXEMPT HAS MULTI PURPOSE AFTER ENTERED TURKEY TO CARRIE ON DAILY LIFE DUTIES TO INCLUDE MEDICAL TO VISITS HOSPITAL, TO SET UP COMPANY OR BUSINESS, FINDING A JOB TO WORK, FOR EDUCATION, TO GET MARRIED, OR SIMPLY TRAVEL AND MAKE LONGER HOLIDAY STAYS.
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You may find more about Visa types here, or visit Turkish Ministry of Foreigner Affairs website for Visa information to foreigners.
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INFORMATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT TO STAY OVER 90 DAYS IN TURKEY
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The first migration rule to the foreigner who entered Turkey with passport, Next may lodge residence permit application and book online the appointment date in the Göç İdaresi govt migration system to start their process, while a stay is personally active within Turkey.
Learn more about Foreigners and International Protection Law No.6248 here.
Foreigners entering first-time with 1-90 day Visa within the first 30 days, and Visa upto 30 days before the expiration are eligible to apply for residence permit after entered in Turkey, and wait till appointment date depending on home the address location and congestion.
From 5 million foreigner applications lodged to Göç İdaresi govt migration offices in Turkey 1 million Turkish residence permit is issued, 80% from Istanbul and 20% from other 80 provinces combined.
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STEP 2 – YOU MAY FIRST ENTER TURKEY BY TOURISM E-VISA, MEDICAL VISA OR EXEMPT, AND NEXT THE E-IKAMET MEDICAL RESIDENCE PERMIT ID CARD APPLICATION IS LODGED ONLINE IN TURKEY, BY YOU (OR REPRESENTATIVE) AND NOT AT TURKISH CONSULATE / EMBASSY IN THE FOREIGNER’S COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL STAY.
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Remember, your first-time application and evaluation to the Turkish government is important. If you need our dedicated Expert to complete your (7 page) form online 100% correct and error-free for government approval in iResidence Application Center, you can use our Professional form fill-in service. (basic fee applies).
To use our service means, your online e-ikamet residence application lodged to government Migration system will be processed fastest and guarantees application and appointment date in Turkey, approval within 24 hrs.
Turkey Medicals simply helps start your migration process in Turkey to take Residence fast and easy.
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STEP 3 – TO START ONLINE APPLICATION IN TURKEY AND BOOK APPOINTMENT DATE AND TIME YOU SHALL ATTEND, YOU (OR REPRESENTATIVE) REQUIRE TO TAKE LOCAL HOME ADDRESS IN TURKEY AND TURKISH HEALTH INSURANCE, AT THE MINIMUM.
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The province of home address is the (same district / provincial government Migration office) location applied to. Once your residence is concluded you may still continue to travel as tourist, study, work or establish company and business, change an address or stay in other provinces within the boundaries of Turkey.
The government Migration office at 81 provinces are available nationwide, however appointment wait, process-time and ID card delivery varies, in Istanbul province is 1-3 months, Ankara is 1-2 months, and 1 month or less in Antalya and smaller population beach towns and holiday resorts.
Foreigners may continue to stay in Turkey till application is concluded. At the appointment the applicant to pay the govt residence fee + ID card fee, shall be issued soft copy ‘e-ikamet Residence for 90 days stay’ at no extra charge, and then to collect the hard copy e-ikamet Residence permit ID Card in 15-30 days from the PTT post office.
– The e-ikamet residence permit ID card does not require continuous stay in Turkey and will simply expire on the date on back.
– How to check Turkish residence permit online? To check Medical residence permit ID card validity enter the foreigner 99 number here.
– How to check Turkish work permit online? To query Foreigner work permit ID card validity enter the yabanci kimlik 99 number here.
– How to check Medical residence permit application? To check an Online active application associated to your passport you may verify here.
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FOREIGNER ENTERED TURKEY AND WHO HAS TAKEN RESIDENCE PERMIT MAY AT ANYTIME FIND A NEW JOB IN TURKEY AND APPLY TO MINISTRY OF LABOR TOGETHER WITH TURKISH EMPLOYER FOR FOREIGNER WORK PERMIT TO BE ISSUED NEXT.
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Start your experience in wonderful Turkey, to enjoy medical treatment, to live and work, or study as planned.
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SUBMIT FORM
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Please fill details below to evaluate the data and determine your Medical residency eligibility. Turkey Medicals will contact you shortly with further instructions. For direct contact and questions you may reach the International Patient Helpline or WhatsApp.
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Please fill details below to evaluate the data and determine your Medical residency eligibility. Turkey Medicals will contact you shortly with further instructions. For direct contact and questions you may reach the International Patient Helpline or WhatsApp.