Turkish Government
Do international students need health insurance in Türkiye?
Written from the official source cited below. Where a rule changes each term, this answer describes the process and sends you to the source for the current dates.
International students generally need valid health coverage, which is also commonly required for the residence-permit application. Options can include enrolling in Turkish public health insurance (SGK) within an eligible window after arrival, or holding accepted private health insurance. Rules and eligibility depend on your status and current regulations, so confirm the current requirement with the METU ISO and official government (SGK / Göç İdaresi) sources.
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- Authority
- Turkish Government
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- Turkish Government
- Last verified
- September 4, 2026 (verified today)