Overview

• German tourists with a valid entitlement certificate from their statutory insurer can obtain a YUPASS number at a Turkish SGK branch for emergency treatment.
• Coverage applies only to care that is medically necessary within 24 hours, excluding planned or non-urgent treatments.
• Treatment is available at state facilities and private clinics contracted with SGK, with possible statutory co-pays.
• Contracted private clinics may bill up to 200% above agreed rates, and patients must pay any surcharges.
• Officials recommend additional private travel health insurance, and resources include SGK branch lists (sgk.gov.tr), DVKA leaflets for regions like Antalya and Bodrum, and confirmation from Ambulanzflug-Zentrale that SGK partners accept the certificate for direct billing.