Turkey — Healthcare: Public Healthcare

Key facts

• Current health expenditure: 4.3 % of GDP (2023)
• Government share of current health expenditure: 76 % (2023)
• Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 19 % (2023)
• Physicians: 2.2 per 1,000 people (2022)
• Hospital beds: 3.0 per 1,000 people (2023)
• Life expectancy at birth: 77.4 years (2024)

Steps

1. Registering with a local healthcare provider — Limited information is available on the specific steps to register with a local healthcare provider, as this process may vary depending on the location and the individual's circumstances.
2. Obtaining a Turkish social security number — It is reported that expats may need to obtain a Turkish social security number to access public healthcare, but detailed information on this process is limited.
3. Accessing public healthcare — Eligible expats may need to present their social security number and other identification to receive public healthcare, but the specifics of this process are unclear.

Costs

• Registration with a local healthcare provider: varies
• Obtaining a Turkish social security number: varies
• Private healthcare options: €300-€800 per consultation or varies by provider

Timelines

• Registration with a local healthcare provider: unknown or varies by location
• Obtaining a Turkish social security number: unknown or varies by individual circumstances

Required documents

• Turkish social security number
• Identification (passport, ID card, etc.)

Common mistakes

• Assuming that international health insurance plans are universally accepted by Turkish healthcare providers.

What these figures do not cover

These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.