Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19 Requirements
COVID-19 VaccinationAll 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. If a WHO approved vaccine is available to you in your home country please get vaccinated before coming to Turkey, COVID-19 vaccine is currently not available in Turkey. If you do not have a dose within the last 12 months and the vaccine becomes available in Turkey at the time of your medical exam we will refer you to get vaccinated. In any case please bring your printed COVID-19 vaccination certificate with you if you have any.
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?
At the moment, COVID-19 vaccine is not available in Turkey. Please get vaccinated in your home country if the vaccine is available. -
Do you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
Only facilities designated by the Turkish Ministry of Health can provide COVID-19 vaccines. We are not able to 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 if the vaccine is available in your country.
Precautions for COVID-19
- 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.
- 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.