How to Check a Clinic or Hospital in Turkey is Properly Authorised Before You Book

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, and 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), accreditation by TÜSKA (Türkiye Sağlık Hizmetleri Kalite ve Akreditasyon Enstitüsü), or international accreditations like JCI.

What a Good Response Looks Like

A good provider usually answers clearly and quickly, shares certificates or reference details without hesitation, encourages questions, and gives you time to decide.

• 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 responses:

• "We don't share that information."
• "Just trust us."
• "Pay now to secure the price."
• Pressure to decide immediately