Health and Safety

Medical Treatment

You will need to pay for any medical treatment you receive in Turkey. For this reason, it is advisable to take out medical insurance before travelling. It is not difficult to find English-speaking doctors in all but the most remote areas. There are also international hospitals in many of the larger towns and resorts. There are pharmacies in most places with trained pharmacists who are able to offer advice on minor illnesses.

Police

There are two types of police in Turkey - civil police (polis) and military police (jandarma-gendarme). In many areas, you will find that there is just one or the other, and that both fulfil the same function. In some places, there are also specialist tourist police. If you need to report a crime, you should go to the nearest police station. In tourist areas there will usually be someone available who speaks English or you can request a translator. You will usually be asked to submit and sign a statement. It is advisable to request a copy of any documents in case you need them at a later stage.

Useful Numbers

Police: 155
Emergency: 112
International Operator: 115
Directory Assistance: 118 80
Jandarma (Gendarme): 156
Fire Department: 110