Get international health insurance in Turkey and protect your financial and medical future while you live in this enigmatic nation.
There are plenty of opportunities for expats in Turkey, with a blossoming economy, rich history and warm Mediterranean climate. All expats applying for a visa are required to have private medical coverage. So, it pays to be protected with expat insurance.
The quality of care is rapidly progressing in Turkey’s hospitals. A huge government overhaul over the past 20 years has seen money pour into healthcare in this pan-Asian nation.
With Cigna Healthcare’s expat health insurance in Turkey, you’ll guarantee high-quality care access across the country, as well as meeting the legal requirements for residency.
The Turkish healthcare system consists of both public and private healthcare. The Turkish Ministry of Health (MOH) backs the public system. However, expats will need private healthcare in order to legally work and reside in Turkey. This includes paying into a public insurance option to access the national system, though many expats opt for their own third-party care.
Expats living in the country can apply for healthcare in two ways; through universal public health insurance or private insurance. To apply for universal health insurance, you’ll need to contact the closest social security centre. Applying means you may get limited access to private hospitals. Public hospitals can be quite crowded.
Getting private expat health insurance in Turkey with Cigna Healthcare means you’ll get access to high-quality care in the best private hospitals.
Pros and cons of using Turkey’s healthcare system
| Public | Private |
|---|---|
| Free. | It costs to use. |
| Run by the state. | Generally higher quality service, with more English-speaking medical staff. |
| Public service ambulances are often slower. | Private facilities and services are generally more affordable than other private medical hospitals in Europe. |
You can’t access private or public medical treatment or enter legal employment in Turkey without health insurance, making it a necessity to life here. Getting Cigna Healthcare insurance means we arrange all your medical costs, arrangements, and treatment.
We’ll ensure that you have access to English-speaking doctors in the best hospitals. Best of all, there’s no work on your part. Simply sign up and we’ll do the rest. Put your mind at ease before you move.
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The core benefits on the Silver plan provide international inpatient and daypatient cover, including hospital stays and treatment.
Available additional modules:Comprehensive coverage, with higher overall annual limits and added benefits including inpatient maternity care.
Available additional modules:Our highest level of coverage offers an unlimited overall annual limit, with most benefits being paid in full.
Available additional modules:An essential health plan created for those who need coverage only in their country of residence, and their country of nationality.
Available additional modules:
No, a European Health insurance card is not valid in Turkey. A Cigna Healthcare plan will cover your medical costs during your time living there. You’ll receive access to the finest possible medical care with the best private health insurance in Turkey.
How much health insurance costs in Turkey may depend on your personal preferences and the type of package you choose. We recommend getting a quote. It only takes a few minutes and it will give you an idea of how much you’ll be paying. You can choose the plan that best fits your needs, with business packages available too.
Turkey is considered to have a high standard of healthcare. This is especially true in the case of certain specialist treatments such as dentistry. Turkey has become a hotspot for health tourism, with many people coming here to receive expert care.