How Will Foreigners Receive a Vaccine Card?

How Foreigners Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Card in Turkey

If you live in Turkey, you can get your official COVID-19 vaccine card through digital tools. The Ministry of Health offers two main ways to do this. You'll use the E-Nabız system or the Hayat Eve Sığar (HES) app. But you must have an ID number starting with 99.

Method 1: Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card via E-Nabız

E-Nabız is the health record system for Turkey. It keeps your medical history like test results, prescriptions, and shots. It's very easy to use once you have access.

What You Need to Register

To log in, you need your 99-series ID number. Most people use their e-Devlet login to get into E-Nabız. If you don't have a password, go to any PTT office. Show them your residence permit and give them your phone number. And they'll give you a code for a small fee.

Steps to Create Your Card

1. Go to the E-Nabız website or open the app.
2. Log in with your Foreigner ID and e-Devlet password.
3. Find the "COVID-19" button on the main screen.
4. Pick the "COVID-19 Vaccine Card" option.
5. Click "Create Vaccine Card."

Keep in mind the system only works if you've finished all your shots. If you missed a dose, the button won't be active yet.

Method 2: Using the Hayat Eve Sığar (HES) App

The HES app was the main tool during the pandemic. It’s still a fast way to keep your digital health certificate on your phone. It's handy for quick checks at airports or events.

How to Find Your Records

1. Open the HES app and log in with your 99 ID.
2. Tap "My COVID-19 Vaccine Information."
3. Look at your records to make sure they're right.
4. Tap "Create Vaccine ID" at the bottom of the screen.

Adding Your Passport for Travel

Are you traveling abroad? You'll need your passport number on the card. The HES app lets you add this yourself. Go to the vaccine ID section and type in your passport number. Make sure it matches your passport exactly. So you won't have issues at the gate. This links your health status to your travel ID.

Checking if the Card is Real

Every card has a unique QR code. Health staff or airline workers scan this to see if it's real. When they scan it, the system checks the Ministry's database. It confirms your status in just a few seconds.

What if Your Info is Missing?

Sometimes your shots don't show up. If you got vaccinated in Turkey, talk to the clinic where you went. They might have typed your ID wrong. But if you got your shots in another country, you'll need to visit a local District Health Directorate (İlçe Sağlık Müdürlüğü). Bring your original papers. They will enter your records into the Turkish system so you can get your COVID-19 vaccine card.

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