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The final price depends on the hospital tier and the depth of pre-surgical neuro-rehabilitation required. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. 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Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.</p><p>What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa\">here</a>.</p>"},{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?","a":"<p>Visas for travel to Turkey require a&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa\">number of documents</a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:</p><ul><li>ID card</li><li>confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire</li><li>certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)</li><li>insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)</li><li>2 photos (5x6)</li><li>visa receipt</li><li>booking of flight and hotel</li><li>medical opinion about the need for treatment.</li></ul>"},{"q":"What hotel services are provided here?","a":"<p>In Turkey,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293969-Turkey-Hotels.html\">hotels of different price</a>&nbsp;ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.</p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"Яка вартість селективної дорсальної ризотомії (СДР) в Туреччині?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Переваги та гарантії Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Ваш особистий лікар-координатор Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Пропозиції з селективної дорсальної ризотомії (СДР) в Туреччині — листопад 2026","kind":"content"},{"text":"Дізнайтеся про найкращі клініки з селективної дорсальної ризотомії (СДР) у Туреччині: 1 перевірена клініка та ціни","kind":"content"},{"text":"Огляд процедури Селективна дорсальна ризотомія (СДР) в Туреччині","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримайте медичну консультацію щодо селективної дорсальної ризотомії (СДР) в Туреччині: Обирайте серед найкращих фахівців у галузі","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відеоісторії пацієнтів Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відгуки про Bookimed: дізнайтеся про реальний досвід пацієнтів","kind":"content"},{"text":"Поділитися цим контентом","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ з селективної дорсальної ризотомії (сдр) в Туреччині","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримати безкоштовну консультацію","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}