How to Get a HES Code in Turkey

The HES code (Hayat Eve Sığar) was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to verify the holder's health status for inter-city travel, public buildings, and large events in Turkey. **As of 2023 the requirement has largely been retired** — most transport providers, government offices, and event organisers no longer ask for it, and the dedicated e-Devlet generation page is no longer maintained.

The code may still occasionally be requested in specific medical or institutional contexts. This guide explains how it could historically be generated (via SMS, the e-Nabız portal, or the e-Devlet app), and is kept as a reference for the rare cases where it's still asked for.