How To Connect HES Code To Istanbul Card?

 

In this article, you will find all that you need about Istanbul card, HES code, and how to connect your HES Code to your Istanbul Card.

What is HES Code?
Is HES Code required by Tourists?
How To Get A HES Code?
How Do Foreigners Get HES Code?
Getting HES Code with Foreign ID Number
How to Get HES Code with Turkish Mobile Number?
How to Get HES Code with Foreign Mobile Number?
How to Pair HES Code with Istanbul Card?

What is HES Code?

HES stands for Hayat Eve Sığar (in Turkish) which means Life Fits Home in English. This code, and due to the risks of Covid-19, was implemented by the Turkish Ministry of Health to monitor and follow up with those who are infected with Covid-19 and who were in contact with a positive person. 

Is HES Code required by Tourists?

The HES code is not mandatory for foreign passengers. However, it is mandatory on all domestic flights for citizens of the Republic of Turkey and people whose Foreigner’s ID No. issued by the Turkish Republic and that start with 97, 98, and 99. 

How to Get a HES Code?

There are several ways to get a HES Code. First, through the "Hayat Eve Sığar" mobile application and the second way is through a message.

1- "Hayat Eve Sığar" mobile app

Start by downloading the app here for android and here for IOS. Then open the app and follow these steps:

1- After reading the details that appear on the screen tap on the continue button.

2- Type your phone number and tap the SEND CODE button.

3- Type in the verification code that you will receive.

4- Your account is created.

5- Follow the below steps and enter the necessary information.

2- Message 

• Type the word HES.
• Leave a space and write your Foreign ID number.
• Leave a space and write your year of birth.
• Leave a space and write how many days do you want to use the code.
• Example (HES 1234567890 1981 120)
• At the last, send it to 2023.
• You will receive your HES by SMS.

How Do Foreigners Get HES Code?

Like those living in Turkey, tourists or foreigners should also have an active HES Code which is important to go around Turkey easily since this code is required in almost all places, if you want to enter to restaurants, museums, cafes, shopping malls, and use public transportation in Turkey.

There are three ways to get HES code with a Foreign ID Number.

Getting HES Code with Foreign ID Number

- You can get HES code from the ministry of  health's website;

https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/index-eng.html

- Download the HES (Hayat Eve Sığar) mobile application from both App Store or Google Play Store and follow the instructions to create your own HES Code.

- Through a short message (SMS), which is faster and easier.

How to Get HES Code with Turkish Mobile Number?

If you are just visiting Turkey for a short period and have bought a Turkish mobile number then all what you need to get your HES Code is by sending an SMS to 2023 including the word HES + Country of Origin + Passport Number + Year of Birth + Last Name + Number of days you need to use the HES Code.

Example: HES USA F123456 1985 Simpson 36

Note that you can get limitles HES Codes registration with only one Turkish SIM card, so you don't need to buy a Turkish card for each member.

How to Get HES Code with Foreign Mobile Number?

To get your HES Code with a foreign mobile number, all you need to do is send an SMS to the number +90555 944 3821. The message will include:

HES  nationality  Passport Serial Number  Year of Bith Surname

How to Pair The HES Code With The Istanbul Card?

Within the scope of the measures of the Turkish Ministry of Health, pairing HES Code and Istanbul card is mandatory to use public transportation.

In order to connect your HES code to your Istanbul card, you need to go to the municipality’s website https://kisisellestirme.istanbulkart.istanbul/ and fill in the necessary details.