Istanbul

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Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

Climate: mediterranean

About Istanbul

Straddling the Bosphorus across Europe and Asia, Istanbul combines a walkable historic peninsula with a large modern city reached by tram, metro and public ferries, which double as a way to see the water. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, palaces and covered markets sit close together in Sultanahmet. Spring and autumn are mild, summers hot, winters grey and wet with occasional snow.

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For your medical trip

Visa for your medical trip to Türkiye

From official government pages, checked 10 Sep 2026.

  • Türkiye's e-Visa is only for tourism or commerce, so it cannot be used for treatment.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the stay your visa or exemption allows.

Sources: Visa Information For Foreigners (country-by-country visa regime) (checked 10 Sep 2026), General Information About Turkish Visas (visa types) (checked 10 Sep 2026). This is information, not advice. The government of Türkiye decides every application.

Türkiye medical visa: rules, documents and fees for every passport

Daily Budget Guide

Budget

$40

/day

Comfort

$100

/day

Luxury

$260

/day

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Getting Around Istanbul

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Things to Do

hagia sophia
grand bazaar
bosphorus
hammam

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LanguageTurkish
CurrencyTRY
RegionEurope

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