Compensation Rights of Foreign Accident Victims in Türkiye

Foreign nationals who are involved in an accident in Türkiye, whether tourists, students, workers or people under temporary protection, have largely the same compensation rights as citizens. The differences appear in the details of proof and calculation.

🌐 Scope of the Rights

Turkish law applies to accidents that happen in Türkiye, and a foreign victim can claim treatment expenses, loss of earning capacityTR, permanent disability lossTR, non-pecuniary damagesTR and, in a fatal accident, loss of supportTR for relatives. The requirement to apply to the insurer firstTR and the arbitration route apply in the same way; with a power of attorney, the process can be run from Türkiye even after the victim has returned home.

⚖️ Proof and Calculation Points

Income earned abroad can be used as the basis of the calculation; foreign documents need to be submitted with an apostille and translation. In a loss of support calculation, the living conditions in the foreign country and the support relationship are examined. Procedural details such as differences between passport and identity data, obtaining a tax number and a notification address are best planned early; the validity of health and income recordsTR issued abroad depends on the quality of the translation. The victim having left Türkiye does not stop the limitation periodTR.

📌 Related Topics

This topic is linked to accidents abroadTR and accidents involving foreign-plated vehiclesTR.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions