Short answer
Non-routine dental treatment done abroad, such as crowns, veneers, root canal treatment and bridgework, can qualify for Irish tax relief if the dentist is qualified under Turkish law and completes Revenue's Form Med 2. Agree this with the clinic before treatment.
Your EHIC does not work in Türkiye, and ordinary travel insurance usually excludes planned treatment.
Claiming tax relief, step by step
- Before treatment.Ask the clinic in writing whether the treating dentist will complete Form Med 2, and whether the invoice will itemise each treatment.
- Check what qualifies.Non-routine care qualifies: crowns, veneers, root canal treatment, orthodontics, bridgework, and periodontal treatment, under which Revenue lists implants with bone grafting. Routine care does not: fillings, scaling, extractions and dentures.
- After treatment.Get the completed Med 2 and the receipts. If treatment runs over two tax years, you need a Med 2 for each year.
- Claim.Enter the amount under the "non-routine" heading of your health expenses claim. You do not send the Med 2 to Revenue, but keep it in case Revenue asks.
- Time limit.You can usually claim for up to four years after the end of the tax year. Relief is given at the standard rate, and only against tax you have paid.
PRSI Treatment Benefit and the HSE
- Treatment Benefit covers one free oral examination a year and a €50 contribution towards a scale and polish. It does not pay for crowns, bridges or implants, so it rarely affects a comparison with Türkiye. See costs at home.
- EHIC. The European Health Insurance Card works in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Türkiye is not covered.
Insurance
Standard travel insurance usually excludes planned treatment abroad and its complications. Check the policy wording, or look for a specialist policy for travelling for treatment. See travelling for treatment.
Entry rules
Check the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice for Türkiye before you book. Rules on visas and passport validity depend on your nationality.