Mandatory military service
The mandatory military service is one of the important issues for Turkish citizens and dual citizens. Sara’s son is one of them. She asks about son and says;
“Dear Mr Orhan
I have seen that you are able to offer advice regarding military service in Turkey. I am writing on behalf of my son (age 37) who is considered to be a Turkish citizen and therefore, subject to military service because his father is Turkish. Despite not having been born in Turkey, never having lived in the country, and not speaking the language, he has apparently been labelled a deserter and is subject to arrest should he decide to visit Turkey.
We only found this out by accident and are most concerned that, through no fault of his own, he is now deemed to be a criminal and unable to visit relatives in Turkey. Is it correct that he is now regarded as a deserter? What can you advise? Thank you for any guidance you can give. Kind regards. Sara”
Dear Sara, military service in Turkey is mandatory for all male citizens (include dual citizens) between 20 - 41 years of age (with some exceptions such as handicapped, or mentally ill, or not healthy people). The duration of the basic military service varies: 15 months for privates (elementary or high school graduates), twelve months for reserve officers (University graduates), and six months for short-term privates (those who have earned a university degree and have not been enlisted as reserve officers).
For Turkish citizens (include dual citizens) who have lived or worked abroad for at least three years, a basic military training of three weeks is offered instead of the full-term military service if they pay a certain fee in the foreign currency (5.112 Euros of today).
As I emphasized above, as a Turkish citizen, your son also comply with the mandatory military service in Turkey. However, if he completed military service in some countries, he is accepted as valid military service in Turkey. These countries are Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Greece, Tunisia and Syria.
If he did not complete his military service in another country, the most appropriate option is the basic military training. He pays 5.112 Euros and completes the mandatory military service period at three weeks. Otherwise, he is considered ‘deserter’ and he will be taken military service when he comes to Turkey.
Can we join Universal Health Insurance?
Other question is from Jeannette. She asks;
“Dear Sir,
My husband and I having been living in Turkey for a year we have a two
year visa and will renew next year. I am 64 and my husband is 65. So, can we
join the state health service? What is the total payment for both of us?”
Dear Jeannette, you can apply to Universal Health Insurance (state health service system). Total payment (for wife and husband) is 182 Turkish Liras until 1 Jan. 2011.
For your questions: [email protected]
www.sadettinorhan.net
“Dear Mr Orhan
I have seen that you are able to offer advice regarding military service in Turkey. I am writing on behalf of my son (age 37) who is considered to be a Turkish citizen and therefore, subject to military service because his father is Turkish. Despite not having been born in Turkey, never having lived in the country, and not speaking the language, he has apparently been labelled a deserter and is subject to arrest should he decide to visit Turkey.
We only found this out by accident and are most concerned that, through no fault of his own, he is now deemed to be a criminal and unable to visit relatives in Turkey. Is it correct that he is now regarded as a deserter? What can you advise? Thank you for any guidance you can give. Kind regards. Sara”
Dear Sara, military service in Turkey is mandatory for all male citizens (include dual citizens) between 20 - 41 years of age (with some exceptions such as handicapped, or mentally ill, or not healthy people). The duration of the basic military service varies: 15 months for privates (elementary or high school graduates), twelve months for reserve officers (University graduates), and six months for short-term privates (those who have earned a university degree and have not been enlisted as reserve officers).
For Turkish citizens (include dual citizens) who have lived or worked abroad for at least three years, a basic military training of three weeks is offered instead of the full-term military service if they pay a certain fee in the foreign currency (5.112 Euros of today).
As I emphasized above, as a Turkish citizen, your son also comply with the mandatory military service in Turkey. However, if he completed military service in some countries, he is accepted as valid military service in Turkey. These countries are Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Greece, Tunisia and Syria.
If he did not complete his military service in another country, the most appropriate option is the basic military training. He pays 5.112 Euros and completes the mandatory military service period at three weeks. Otherwise, he is considered ‘deserter’ and he will be taken military service when he comes to Turkey.
Can we join Universal Health Insurance?
Other question is from Jeannette. She asks;
“Dear Sir,
My husband and I having been living in Turkey for a year we have a two
year visa and will renew next year. I am 64 and my husband is 65. So, can we
join the state health service? What is the total payment for both of us?”
Dear Jeannette, you can apply to Universal Health Insurance (state health service system). Total payment (for wife and husband) is 182 Turkish Liras until 1 Jan. 2011.
For your questions: [email protected]
www.sadettinorhan.net
