For residence permits

Health Insurance for Foreigners

Health insurance for foreigners applying for or extending a residence permit (ikamet) in Türkiye. 1- or 2-year policy, price set by age. Apply via WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp: 0850 532 22 52 · Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 09:00–12:00 (Türkiye time)

Who can apply?

  • Foreign nationals applying for or extending a residence permit in Türkiye
  • Foreign nationals living in Türkiye or planning to move here
  • The maximum entry age is 70.
  • Turkish citizens cannot be insured under this product.

The policy includes the minimum coverage set for visa and residence permit applications by Circular No. 2024/34 dated 25.12.2024.

Prices

Age1 year2 years
0–162,550 TL5,050 TL
17–25700 TL1,450 TL
26–30750 TL1,550 TL
31–35800 TL1,600 TL
36–45900 TL1,750 TL
46–551,100 TL2,200 TL
56–601,450 TL2,850 TL
61–654,150 TL8,250 TL
66–70Message us →
  • Prices are the total policy premium in Turkish lira (TL).
  • Your age is calculated on the date the policy is issued.
  • Prices depend on the insurer's tariff and may change; we confirm the current price when you apply.

Coverage

Medical costs are paid at different rates depending on the type of hospital. The percentage is the share paid by the insurer; for example, at 80% you pay the remaining 20%.

  • Inpatient treatment, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 100%, no limit
  • Inpatient treatment, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 150,000
  • Inpatient treatment, public hospitals: the insurer pays 100%, up to TRY 250,000
  • Outpatient treatment, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 15,000
  • Outpatient treatment, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 60%, up to TRY 15,000
  • Outpatient treatment, public hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 15,000
  • Home care, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 100%, up to TRY 2,000
  • Home care, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 2,000
  • Home care, public hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 2,000
  • Prosthetic limbs, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 100%, up to TRY 7,500
  • Prosthetic limbs, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 7,500
  • Prosthetic limbs, public hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 7,500
  • Ambulance, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 100%, up to TRY 300 per case
  • Ambulance, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 300 per case
  • Ambulance, public hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 300 per case
  • Dental treatment after a traffic accident, contracted hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 1,000
  • Dental treatment after a traffic accident, non-contracted private hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 1,000
  • Dental treatment after a traffic accident, public hospitals: the insurer pays 80%, up to TRY 1,000
  • Limits are annual. Intensive care is limited to 45 days per year. Routine check-ups and preventive vaccines for children aged 0–6 are covered.
  • Inpatient treatment: surgery, hospital stay, intensive care, chemotherapy; Outpatient treatment: doctor visits, tests, medicines, physiotherapy.
  • Contracted hospital: a hospital or clinic that has an agreement with the insurer. We can send you the current list on WhatsApp.

Read before you buy

  • Illnesses that existed before the policy starts are not covered. The insurer may review them and cover some with an additional premium.
  • Waiting periods: illnesses listed in the policy (e.g. thyroid disease, hernia, cataract, heart and vascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint and spine disorders, cancer) are not covered for the first 6 months; inpatient treatment of these illnesses is not covered for the first 9 months.
  • Pregnancy and childbirth costs and psychiatric treatment are not covered.
  • Dental treatment is covered only after a traffic accident, within the limit above.
  • Some large private hospital groups are fully excluded, including emergencies. Check the list before going to a hospital; we can send it to you.
  • There is no renewal guarantee; prices and conditions may change the following year.
  • Answer the health questions fully and truthfully. The insurer may ask for medical tests before accepting you.
  • The policy can be cancelled only if: you present a new health insurance covering your residence period, your residence permit is cancelled or not extended, you document that you are covered by Türkiye's General Health Insurance (SGK), or your residence permit application is rejected or withdrawn. On cancellation, the premium is calculated on a daily basis.

How to apply

1Message us on WhatsAppWrite to 0850 532 22 52 with your age and whether you want a 1- or 2-year policy.
2Send your detailsA photo of your passport's photo page, your address in Türkiye, your phone number and the policy start date are enough. You will also answer a few health questions.
3Receive your policyAfter payment, your policy is issued and sent to you as a PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this policy valid for a residence permit application?

The policy includes the minimum coverage set for visa and residence permit applications by Circular No. 2024/34. Choose a policy period that matches the residence period you are applying for.

Should I choose 1 year or 2 years?

Choose the period that matches your residence permit. With the 2-year policy, the price for both years is fixed at the start and you do not need to renew after the first year.

Can Turkish citizens buy this insurance?

No. This product is only for foreign nationals.

Is my existing illness covered?

No. Illnesses that existed before the policy start date are not covered. The insurer may review them and cover some with an additional premium; for this, you must declare your illness when you apply.

I am over 65. Can I get insured?

For ages 66–70 we check the price and conditions separately; message us on WhatsApp. The maximum entry age is 70.

Can I cancel my policy?

Only in the cases set by the regulation: a new health insurance covering your residence period, cancellation or non-extension of your residence permit, coverage by General Health Insurance (SGK), or rejection or withdrawal of your residence permit application. The premium is then calculated on a daily basis.

Have a question?

Message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the price for your age and what we need from you. We reply during working hours.

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Final coverage, premium and policy conditions are set by the insurance company. This page is for general information; the conditions in your policy apply.

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