Holiday Insurance to Turkey
With almost six months of summer in the south, Turkey has long been a favourite of British sunseekers who flock to the sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the TurkishRiviera.
The fascinating country has a rich history, perfect for curious holidaymakers who want to explore the old meets new of Istanbul and the country’s ancientruins.
For those with a head for heights, Aladaglar National Park has become a popular choice for rock climbers, while walkers can tackle a whole host of trekking routes taking in the country’s mighty mountains andvalleys.
With so many exciting adventures on offer, it pays to get the right travel insurance in place for a trip to Turkey – particularly if you need to access healthcare or medical treatment while you’reaway.
Do I need travel insurance for Turkey?
Travel insurance isn’t compulsory, but it’ll cover you for emergency medical treatment and the unexpected thingslike:
- Cancelling or cutting your tripshort
- Your personal belongings beingstolen
- The airline losing yourbags
Admiral has three levels of cover - Admiral, Admiral Gold and Admiral Platinum - so you can choose your cover based on your budget and needs. Plus you can choose Single Trip if you just want to cover one holiday, or annual cover which will protect you for multiple jaunts throughout theyear.
No matter which you choose, all our policiescover:
Read the full list of benefits in the policy summarybooklet.
Is Turkey part of Europe?
For insurance purposes, we class Turkey as part of Europe. Our European Travel Insurance covers 50 countries, and stretches the boundaries of Europe to include placeslike:
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Turkey
Some insurers may not class Turkey as part of Europe, so you’d need to look at their worldwide cover – make sure you check before buying yourpolicy.
Despite Turkey being classed as Europe, the EHIC (European travel insurance card) and the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) aren’t valid there so you’re liable to pay for any medical costs out of your own pocket if you don’t have travel insurance inplace.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
British citizens with a standard UK passport can travel to Turkey without a visa for 90 days during any 180 day period. If you plan to stay in the country for longer than 90 days, a Short Term Residence Permit will be needed. These can be applied for from the Turkish Provincial Directorate of Migration Administration
British citizens with a different type of British nationality (e.g British Overseas Citizen) will need to apply for an e-visa from the Turkish E-Visa website before travelling, as these passports are considered “Special Passports” .
Is it safe to travel to Turkey?
Despite years of political uncertainty and terrorist attacks (as recently as 2017) in the south and east of the country, as well as Ankara and Istanbul, millions of Brits continue to flock to Turkey everyyear.
In 2018, Brits made 2.3million visits to the country, most of which are trouble free, according the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(FCDO).
There is, at the time of writing (March 2019) advice against travel to areas within a 10km border with Syria. The FCDO also advises against all but essential travelto:
- All other areas of Sirnak, Mardin, Kilis (including Kilis city) and Hatay provinces
- Provinces of Diyarbakir, Tunceli andHakkari
You won’t be covered by Admiral Travel Insurance if you visit a country that the FCDO has advised against ‘all travel’ or ‘all but essentialtravel’.
What if I have a pre-existing condition?
A pre-existing condition is a short or long term illness or injury you have or have had before you buy travel insurance. This includes having symptoms, tests, diagnosis or medical treatment for acondition.
You can declare your pre-existing conditions during the quote process to see if we can offer cover. If you’re unsure what needs to be declared or if you're unable to find your condition on the medical conditions list, please contact us on 03332349913.
Your pre-existing conditions won’t be covered unlessyou’ve:
- Declared them all on yourpolicy
- Received written confirmation that we’ll cover your medicalcondition
- Paid any additional premium infull
Policy terms and conditions apply. Please note, if you’ve had a positive diagnosis of Covid-19 and been prescribed medication, received treatment, or had a consultation with a doctor or hospital specialist for any medical condition in the past two years, this needs to be declared on yourpolicy.
If you don’t tell us about your pre-existing conditions or give us incorrect information, your policy may be invalid, and we may refuse all or part of any claim yousubmit.
For a quote with us, click the green button above.
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If you require cover for more serious medical conditions, MoneyHelper may be able to help you find specialist travel insurance through their medicaldirectory.
If you wish to get in touch with them you can call them on 0800 138 7777 or find them online. (Monday to Friday 8:00-18:00, closed on Saturday, Sunday and bankholidays.)
