30.01.2023

What is Foreign Health Insurance?

Foreign Health Insurance is an insurance product that is mandatory for foreign nationals who come to our country and decide to reside for 1 year. At the same time, we can say that it is an insurance product that foreigners who are not Turkish citizens have in order to have a residence permit. People with this insurance have the opportunity to receive treatment lying down and sitting down.

Is Foreign Health Insurance Compulsory?

As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, it is mandatory for foreign nationals who have come to our country and decided to reside for 1 year to do so. It can also be said that it is necessary to have this insurance in order for foreign persons to live in Turkey. However, if a person is a dual citizen, this insurance is not essential for him. If foreigners are going to stay in Turkey for less than 1 year, they can take out Travel Insurance instead of Foreign Health Insurance.

Who Can Take out Foreign Health Insurance?

Every foreign person who wants to work and live in our country can have this insurance. The requirements of Foreign Health Insurance are not the same for all insurance companies. Some companies, especially regarding age, may be more meticulous than others. Age information can be asked during the application.