Why it’s good for expats: Allianz offers a “Foreign Health Insurance” policy specifically tailored for non‑Turkish citizens needing to fulfill residence permit requirements. Their policy covers inpatient and outpatient treatments, diagnostics, lab work, and more — with a wide network of affiliated medical institutions.
Website: Allianz Foreign Health Insurance
BiSigorta is an insurance-comparison portal in Turkey. According to its site, you can compare “all insurance companies” and get a quote in just 2 minutes, covering many insurance types (traffic, kasko, home, health, DASK). bisigorta.comWhy use it: If you need to compare a broad set of insurance types online, BiSigorta is useful because it emphasises speed (“2 dakika”), breadth (“tüm firmalardan gelen teklif”), and ease of online purchase.
Tip: As always, when you get a cheap quote check that coverage and brands behind the quotes are solid; the cheapest might sacrifice key protections.
What they are:Part of Bupa Group, well known in Turkey mainly for health insurance, but also active in some non-life categories.
Why it’s strong:Very reputable brand and popular among expats for health.
Personal Health Record System
A secure online platform that stores your health data, test results, and prescriptions. Accessible via login, it’s especially helpful for expats with Turkish health insurance.
Why it’s good for expats: This is a broker / platform focused on expats in Turkey. They offer a variety of insurance types — including foreign health insurance — and work with reputable Turkish insurers (like Allianz) to provide expat‑friendly policies.
Why it’s good for expats: They have a dedicated “Yabancılara Özel Sağlık Sigortası” (Special Health Insurance for Foreigners) for those obtaining a residence permit in Turkey. Their policy supports 0–70 age range and includes both inpatient and outpatient coverage.
The Ministry of Health oversees public hospitals, healthcare policy, vaccination, and emergency medical services. The website provides useful information on hospitals, regulations, and nationwide health initiatives. English versions are available for many sections.
Operated by the Ministry of Health, SABİM (dial 184) provides a nationwide health advice and patient service hotline. The website offers complaint and feedback forms.
