Residence Permit Health Insurance for Foreigners in Turkey

It is required to get a health insurance for foreigners, if you like to stay in Turkey more than your visa allows. And if you are going to stay more than your visa time, you will need to apply to residence permit.

You have to get a private insurance when you apply for residence permit. If you have a travel insurance or any international insurance that covers Turkey, it will work in hospitals but unfortunately it is not recognised by Residence Permit Officers at Immigration Office.

The most important things you need to know about private health insurance:

• Minimum 1-year insurance is provided
• There should be the following clause on the health insurance "This policy covers the minimum coverage structure determined within the scope of the Guidelines on Private Insurance Policies to be issued in accordance with Residence Permit requests dated 16.06.2021 and numbered 2021/8."
• Health insurance can be obtained from insurance agencies or online
• For short-term and student residence permits, foreigners under 18 and over 65 are generally not required to buy private health insurance. This exemption does not apply to family residence permits: the sponsor's health insurance must cover every family member. Check the document list for your permit type on e-ikamet before you apply.

Premiums depend on your age, the cover and the insurer, and they change every year, so ask more than one licensed insurer for a current quote before you apply. If you want, we can help you check that a policy meets the residence permit requirements.