Health insurance for international students in Türkiye:

International students in Turkey are required to have health insurance during their studies. The insurance policy must be renewed, and university and immigration officials must be notified if it expires. International students must contact health insurance companies to obtain mandatory health insurance. Student residence health insurance can be purchased for one or two years upon request. Special discounts for students in Turkey and discounts for Turkish students, up to and including free, are available from Taif Student.

What is required to obtain health insurance for international students?

1- A copy of the passport.

2- Full residential address within Türkiye.

3- Insurance start date.

4- The insurance period is one or two years and cannot be calculated in months. It is calculated in one or two years only.

What are the advantages of private health insurance for foreigners in Türkiye?

•It is a real insurance that is valid only in contracted hospitals.

•It includes operations in private hospitals, but only after six months of its activation.

•It covers treatments between 30-80% of the cost, depending on the company and type.

•We have contracts with the strongest and best insurance companies in Türkiye in terms of price versus quality.

•To find out about the hospitals with which it has contracts, you can visit the insurance company’s website to find out about the hospitals and centers with which it has contracts.

Health insurance prices required to obtain residency in Türkiye for 2023

We'll only mention prices from one company due to the wide variation in prices depending on the coverage and the total amount of coverage. If you want to get a higher quality insurance, you can contact Tayf Turkey Services for advice and recommendations regarding price and quality.

We do, of course, offer lower coverage plans at very reasonable and competitive prices. These are the cheapest types of health insurance in Türkiye, offering up to 100% coverage for emergency cases. However, they offer limited coverage for checkups and surgeries.

Can I specify the insurance company I want to purchase?

Answer: Yes, you can choose the type of insurance company, and the student discount depends on the type of insurance company required.

Types of health insurance for students in Türkiye?

1- Government or public insurance

Students enrolled at a Turkish university can obtain health insurance three months after enrolling. This type of insurance entitles you to free treatment at all public hospitals. This way, you can obtain prescribed medications with a very low co-payment.

However, in some private hospitals, the patient pays the non-covered portion of the health insurance, sometimes paying a total of 20% of the prescription price at the pharmacy.

2- Private insurance

Students with private insurance cannot receive treatment in government hospitals. However, some private hospitals offer discounts based on agreements they have with the authorities responsible for student health insurance in Türkiye.

If you wish, you can go to any private health insurance agency and take advantage of policies specifically designed for foreigners. Note that coverage for these policies is limited and valid only at hospitals that have a contract with the insurance company!

Question: I am a student at a university outside Istanbul. Can I purchase health insurance for my student residence and pay by bank transfer?

Answer: Yes, you can request and purchase insurance online by contacting us at Tayf Türkiye. Simply send us a copy of your passport, a complete and correct address, the insurance start date, and the insurance term for one or two years.

Don't forget to save the number, keep an eye on student offers, and share the article with your friends to take advantage of permanent student-only discounts of up to 40% or more.

Conditions for benefiting from student health insurance in Türkiye

Foreigners who wish to apply must first ensure that they meet the requirements set by the relevant institution.

Perhaps the most important conditions set by the relevant institution and expected to be adhered to by international students are as follows:

1- Obtaining a residence permit.

2-Lack of health insurance in other countries.

3- Reside in Türkiye for at least one year.

What is required to obtain a student discount at Turkish universities?

You only need to be a student at a Turkish university, whether private or public, to receive a student discount.

You can communicate directly with Taif Student and get a student discount or register through it for universities and get health insurance for free.

Features of registration through Taif Student Company:

1- Get free educational advice.

2- Study your file in detail and get the appropriate offers.

3- Obtain your university admission for free through our direct contracts with Turkish universities.

4- Translate your file completely into Turkish for free.

5- Obtaining student residency through us.

6- Securing your university accommodation

7- Get your certificate equivalent for free.

8- Follow up on your university file after final registration.

Important articles to help you get university admission

Open education in Türkiye

-Entrance exams to Turkish universities

-The language of study in Turkish universities

Documents required for registration in Turkish universities

Student accommodation in Türkiye

Comparison between Turkish universities

Joints calendar for public universities

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