Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19 Requirements
COVID-19 VaccinationOn November 29, 2023, CDC has updated the requirements for COVID-19 vaccination. All applicants, over the age 12, who are eligible to receive vaccinations, are required to receive at least a single dose of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine (Biontech, Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Johnson&Johnson) within the last 12 months before completing their examinations. You cannot complete your examination and continue your visa process unless you have received at least 1 dose of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine within the last 12 months.
If a WHO approved vaccine is not available to you in your home country anyone over 12 may get vaccinated in Turkey at government hospitals. In Ankara you may go to Ankara City Hospital to get vaccinated, no appointments are needed.
Please bring your printed COVID-19 vaccination certificate with you.
You should complete your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible to avoid any delays in your visa process.
These requirements are subject to change as new rules and regulations are announced by respective countries. These rules and requirements are put in place by the CDC, you may read more about it on their website.
Please note, some applicant categories are not required to have COVID-19 Vaccination (Asylee, K, V93, V92).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in Turkey?
Yes you may get vaccinated in Turkey at government hospitals. In Ankara you may go to Ankara City Hospital to get vaccinated, no appointments are needed. -
Do you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
Only facilities designated by the Turkish Ministry of Health can provide COVID-19 vaccines. We cannot provide COVID-19 vaccines. -
Which vaccines are approved by the WHO?
The list of approved vaccines can be found here on the WHO website. Vaccines in the list with a set "Decision Date" is considered to be approved. Vaccines commonly known as Pfizer Biontech Comirnaty, Moderna Spikevax, Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19, AstraZeneca Vaxzevria, Covishield, Sinopharm SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine and Sinovac CoronaVac have been approved by the WHO. Pfizer Biontech Comirnaty, Moderna Spikevax and Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccines are also approved by the US FDA. -
I have completed all doses (2 or more) of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Do I need to get a booster dose?
Yes, you need to receive a WHO approved dose within the last 12 months. -
I only have a single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, do I need to get the second dose?
If the time for your second dose has come, 3 weeks has passed after the first dose, you must get your second dose before coming to the examination. You may start your medical examination but your file will not be finished until you get your second dose. Once you receive your second COVID-19 vaccine you may send us your vaccination certificate after which your file will be completed. Please note the examination validity (6 months) will start at the date of your examination.
COVID-19 PCR Testing
As of 13 June 2022, routine COVID-19 PCR testing is no longer required for the medical examination. However, we may still ask you to get tested if you have any signs or symptoms during your visit here.
Precautions for COVID-19
- Examinations of people with active COVID-19 or who have signs or symptoms of COVID-19 will be postponed until at least 7 days have passed since recovery.
- If you have any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 do not make an appointment or come to your appointment if you have already made an appointment and let us know. We will not be able to continue with your examination and reporting until you have recovered.
- Please do not bring any suitcases with you to the medical examination and limit the number of personal belongings (backpacks, bags, etc.) you carry with you.
- You will be required to wear a mask at all times covering both your nose and mouth. No one without a mask will be allowed into the facilities.