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The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">77 billion liras</a>&nbsp;for healthcare annually.</p><p>As a result,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">28,000 medical facilities</a>&nbsp;provide excellent medical care in the country. About&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/medical-tourism-to-turkey/\">50</a>&nbsp;centers have certificate of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/\">JCI (Joint Commission International)</a>, the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\">Israel has 20</a>&nbsp;JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany —&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\">only 10 clinics</a>&nbsp;of this type.</p>"},{"q":"What should you know about Turkey before the trip?","a":"<figure class=\"table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Currency</td><td>lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)</td></tr><tr><td>Best period for the trip</td><td>May-October</td></tr><tr><td>Language</td><td>Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)</td></tr><tr><td>Visa</td><td>is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit</td></tr><tr><td>Time difference with Europe</td><td>3 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Time difference with the USA</td><td>8 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Capital</td><td>Ankara</td></tr><tr><td>Medical tourism center</td><td>Istanbul</td></tr><tr><td>Popular resorts</td><td>Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>"},{"q":"Do I need a visa?","a":"<p>In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/yabancilarin-tabi-oldugu-vize-rejimi.tr.mfa\">visa-free agreements</a>&nbsp;with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.</p><p>What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa\">here</a>.</p>"},{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?","a":"<p>Visas for travel to Turkey require a&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa\">number of documents</a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. 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