Medical Tourism > Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Tourism > Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q How do I make an
appointment with the hospital in Antalya?
A You should contact the
hospital of your choice directly by telephone,
fax or e-mail.
Q When scheduling a
medical appointment what information
should I provide?
A You should provide
personal information such as your full name as
written in your ID,
permanent address and telephone number, date of
birth and your
preferred date of appointment.
Q What kind of documents
and health records do I need to
provide?
A You should provide all
necessary information relating to your
medical condition,
including x-rays, test results, medical history and
medication that you are
presently using. Please don’t forget to bring
the contact information
and letter of referral of your physician.
Q How do I schedule an
appointment in a hospital even though I
don’t have a referral
from my local physician?
A You may contact the
hospitality desk of the healthcare facility.
Q Do your hospitals have
international accreditation?
A There are internationally
accredited hospitals in Antalya that are
dedicated to the safety
and wellbeing of the patient and in pursuing
excellence in
healthcare.
Q I don’t speak any
Turkish? Shall I have communication
problems?
A Antalya is a world
renowned tourism center where many languages
are spoken. Almost all
doctors in Antalya’s hospitals speak English
and healthcare
facilities will provide you with an interpreter in case the
need arises.
Q Can an accompanying
person join me during my medical
treatment in Antalya?
Where can they stay and are there any
social programs for
their enjoyment?
A Once you have made an
appointment, please inform your hospital
about your intention of
bringing an accompanying person with you.
Your hospital will
direct you accordingly to accommodation facilities
and travel agencies on
your request.
Q Do I need to pay taxes
as a foreign national in the hospital?
A According to tax
regulations in Turkey, foreign patients need to
pay a VAT tax of 8% for
all kinds of medical services at the hospitals
irrespective of
nationality.
Q How do I travel to
Antalya?
A Antalya is a major
tourism destination that has an extensive network
of direct flight
connections. Please have a look at the websites below
for more information:
Turkish Airlines
(thy.com)
Sun Express
(sunexpress.com)
Sky Airlines
(skyairlines.net)
Q Do I need to obtain a
visa when travelling to Turkey?
A You may find all the
necessary information about visa requirements at
the website of the
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.tr)
