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Vets & Emergency Care in Istanbul
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey·Updated 26 June 2026
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city with excellent veterinary infrastructure including multiple 24-hour emergency clinics. The Besiktas, Sisli, Kadikoy, and Atasehir districts all have well-equipped practices. English-speaking vets are available at most clinics given the large expat population.
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💡 Quick Tips
- 1.The Istanbul Expats Facebook group and 'Istanbul Dogs & Cats' group both have up-to-date recommendations for English-speaking and emergency vets by district.
- 2.Your hotel concierge in any Beyoglu or Besiktas hotel will know the nearest 24-hour vet; this is a well-trodden question for Istanbul's pet-owning tourist population.
- 3.For EU re-entry health certificates: an authorised (resmi veteriner) practice in Istanbul can issue the Turkish certificate required within 10 days of your departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 24-hour emergency vets in Istanbul?
Yes. Istanbul has multiple 24-hour veterinary emergency clinics. The Besiktas and Sisli districts (European side) and Kadikoy (Asian side) have the highest concentration. Search 'acil veteriner Istanbul' for current listings; your hotel can call ahead.
Can I get a health certificate for EU re-entry in Istanbul?
Yes. Multiple authorised practices in Istanbul issue international health certificates for EU travel. The Turkish certificate must be issued within 10 days of your return date and replaces the EU pet passport for entry documentation. Ask for a 'resmi veteriner' (official/government-authorised vet) for the certificate.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Istanbul
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AJWA Sultanahmet - Preferred Hotels LVX Collection
★★★★★ · 9.4/10
€97/night
The Elysium Taksim
★★★★★ · 8.9/10
€98/night
The G Hotels Istanbul
★★★★★ · 8.8/10
€91/night