Why authorisation matters
If you are travelling for treatment, you need more than good marketing. You need to know the clinic or hospital is properly authorised and regulated. This is a basic safety step. It also helps you avoid unlicensed settings and risky shortcuts.
Our advice is simple: ask for proof, in writing. A safe provider will not mind.
The first thing to ask for
Ask the provider if they hold the Department of Health “International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate”.
Then ask for:
- The certificate number or a copy.
- Any links to reports or official references they can share.
If they refuse, delay, or become defensive, treat that as a warning sign.
Look for quality standards too
Authorisation is a starting point. You can also ask about quality frameworks such as:
- Compliance with Sağlıkta Kalite Standartları (SKS).
- Where applicable, accreditation by TÜSKA (Türkiye Sağlık Hizmetleri Kalite ve Akreditasyon Enstitüsü).
- Some providers may also hold international accreditations like JCI.
What a good response looks like
A good provider usually:
- Answers clearly and quickly.
- Shares certificates or reference details without drama.
- Encourages questions.
- Gives you time to decide.
What a risky response looks like
Be cautious if you see any of these:
- “We don’t share that information.”
- “Just trust us.”
- “Pay now to secure the price.”
- Pressure to decide immediately.
Medical tourism is regulated. You should not be blocked from basic licensing information.
A simple message you can copy and paste
You can send this by email or WhatsApp.
English:
“Hi, please confirm whether you hold the International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate. Could you share the certificate number (or a copy) and any related links or reports? Thank you.”
Türkçe:
“Merhaba, lütfen Uluslararası Sağlık Turizmi Yetki Belgenizin olup olmadığını teyit eder misiniz? Belge numarasını (veya bir kopyasını) ve ilgili bağlantı ya da raporları paylaşabilir misiniz? Teşekkür ederim.”
Bottom line
You do not need to be an expert to check authorisation. You just need to ask. If a provider makes it hard, move on.
