Local health insurance
In Turkey, employees and registered foreigners are covered by the general social insurance (SGK), which offers relatively extensive medical care—especially in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir, where modern private clinics are available. However, tourists and short-term visitors do not automatically benefit from this system, and rural regions may face language barriers and limited access to care.
International health insurance
An international health insurance policy circumvents these limitations by reducing language and bureaucratic hurdles, covering high treatment costs in expensive private clinics, and including foreign travel. For long-term stays in Turkey, it also provides additional flexibility and financial security.
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At BeakonGlobal.com, you’ll find policies that complement Turkey’s SGK or are ideal for long-term stays. A free consultation customizes the coverage to your needs.
Need more information? Always verify details with the official websites of the ministries of foreign affairs or embassies:
- Germany: auswaertiges-amt.de
- France: diplomatie.gouv.fr
- Netherlands: netherlandsandyou.nl
- United Kingdom: gov.uk/world
- United States: usembassy.gov