- Passport EU passport or ID — visa-free under 90 days
- Flights Book after quote confirmed
- Insurance Travel cover recommended
- IPC contact WhatsApp + email after check
Before you travel from Dutch
Complete the free eligibility check first — IPC sends a written all-inclusive plan before non-refundable flights.
You arrange
- Return flights Schiphol ↔ Istanbul
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Personal spending
- Local Dutch optometrist follow-up if desired
- List of current medications and allergies
- Recent prescription glasses / contact lens history
- Companion plans if family travelling with you
IPC arranges after confirmation
- Hospital screening and surgery appointments
- Partner hotel — nights matched to procedure
- Airport meet-and-greet at IST or SAW
- All hospital and hotel transfers
- Post-operative medication and drop kit
- 3-month video aftercare scheduling
- English discharge summary
Pack
Documents to bring
- Passport and booking confirmations
- IPC quote pack and schedule
- Insurance policy if applicable
- Previous eye surgery records
Hospital
Day-of-surgery
- No makeup or contact lenses as advised
- Comfortable clothing
- Companion waits at hospital campus
Home
After return home
- Follow drop schedule exactly
- Attend video reviews
- Share discharge with local optometrist
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
EU passport or ID — visa-free under 90 days
When should I book flights?
After you approve your written quote and IPC confirms clinical eligibility.