# Do I need a visa to get cancer treatment in Turkey?

Source: https://oncologyistanbul.com/answers/do-i-need-a-visa-to-get-cancer-treatment-in-turkey
Last updated: 2026-07-10

Visa rules vary by passport and change over time, so we don't assert a fixed rule here. Many patients traveling from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia can enter Turkey visa-free or with an e-visa for stays that cover the length of treatment. Your coordinator confirms the exact current rule for your specific passport and prepares the hospital's invitation letter, which is often needed alongside the visa application. Accommodation near the hospitals typically runs $30–80 per night as a placeholder estimate pending verified data, and is always itemized separately in your quote, never bundled into the treatment price. See more travel and logistics answers.

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