In a retirement application, you are asked to provide identity details, personal information, employment history and the insurance branch to which you are affiliated. The form can be obtained online or from the Social Security Institution. After the form is obtained and completed, a printed copy must be submitted to the institution. It is also possible to access the form via the e-Government (e-Devlet) system.
Once the form is completed in the system, the application process can be finalized. To avoid any delays in the retirement application, the form must be filled in completely and all required documents must be provided. Applications are typically finalized within 15 to 90 days. After you become eligible for retirement, you must submit the retirement application form. The date when retirement rights are acquired varies according to the insurance start dates.
Where Can You Find a Draft of the Retirement Application?
You can access the retirement application form online. Those applying through e-Government can view the application form there. The retirement form can also be downloaded from the Social Security Institution’s forms page.
Download Retirement Application Form
On the page opened by the link, you will find various forms and petitions. From those, select the retirement document. Then complete the form and print it using the print option.
What Information Must Be Included in the Retirement Application?
The information that must be included in a retirement application includes:
- Which branch of insurance the contributions were paid under.
- The specific type of insurance covering the payments.
- The applicant’s Turkish ID number and identity details.
- The date the applicant started employment.
- The total working period expressed in years.
- The date on which the applicant becomes entitled to retire.
To Which Institution Is the Retirement Application Submitted?
The retirement application must be submitted to the Provincial Directorate of Social Security. You should visit the Provincial Directorate of Social Security that serves your place of residence. Submit the approved and stamped retirement application along with the necessary documents to the institution. After the documents are handed to the staff, the retirement request is registered and the review and approval process begins.
How Is the Retirement Application Approved?
To have the retirement application approved, submit the form to the Provincial Directorate of Social Security. The institution will then start its review process. Once the provided information is verified as accurate, the application is approved and stamped, and the document is returned to the applicant. Those who did not apply in person can collect their approved and stamped application from the Provincial Directorate of Social Security in their place of residence after approval.
When Should the Retirement Application Be Submitted?
When determining when to submit the retirement application, calculate whether you have met the retirement conditions based on your age and work period. The retirement application should be submitted after the date on which full retirement conditions are met. The pension payments begin the month after the date the right to retire is acquired. For example, someone who becomes eligible on July 22 should submit the retirement application after July 22; the first pension payment would start in August.
When Is It Advantageous to Submit the Retirement Application?
The earlier the retirement application is submitted, the better for the applicant. Regardless of how long the processing takes, once the application is made the pension payments begin from the month following the application and any unpaid amounts during the process are paid in arrears. There can be advantages tied to the month of retirement because pensions may be adjusted in January and July. For example, someone who retires in January can receive two adjustments during the year, while someone who retires in March would typically receive only one adjustment that year.
What Documents Are Required from Those Retiring Under the Civil Servants’ Fund?
Those seeking retirement under the civil servants’ insurance branch must submit the following documents:
- A copy of the identity card.
- An official population register extract (with family details).
- Three current passport-size photographs taken within the last six months.
- An approved retirement document that includes a photo, stamp and signature.
- For men, a military discharge document proving there is no outstanding military obligation; those who purchased military service credit must provide documentation of that debt payment.
- Certified diplomas from schools attended during the applicant’s education, including those obtained before and after starting civil service.
- An official identity record related to the workplace.
- A residence certificate.
- If there are insured service periods outside of civil service, those services must be documented.
What Documents Are Required from Those Retiring Under SSK?
Applicants retiring under SSK must provide these documents:
- A document confirming that the applicant has left employment.
- A document showing exemption from income tax, if applicable.
- A certificate proving eligibility for retirement according to the required conditions.
What Documents Are Required from Bağ-Kur Members?
Bağ-Kur members applying for retirement generally need to submit only the allocation and request document. No additional documents are usually required beyond this form.
How to Apply for Retirement via e-Government?
To submit a retirement application through the e-Government system, follow these steps:
- Go to the e-Government portal.
- Click the login button at the top right of the homepage to access the system.
- Authenticate your identity using one of the available methods. The most common method is the e-Government password, which can be obtained from PTT offices for a small fee.
- Enter the e-services menu.
- Find the Social Security Institution services.
- Select the 4A Retirement Registration option from the available services.
- Complete the form by entering your ID number, name, surname, birth date, age and gender, then click proceed.
- Fill in employment start and end dates, the date retirement is earned, and other required fields.
- After the form is fully completed, click the submit button.
How Long Do Retirement Procedures Take?
The time to complete retirement procedures varies depending on the workload of the institution and the number of employers in the applicant’s history. If a person has worked for multiple employers, each period’s contribution days must be aggregated, which can lengthen the process. For someone who worked for a single employer, the retirement process is typically approved in about 15 days. For those with multiple employers, the process may take between 20 and 80 days. Once the application is approved, pension payments begin the month following the approval date.
How Can You Check the Status of a Retirement Application?
Applicants who submitted a retirement application can check their application status by visiting the Social Security Institution where they applied and inquiring in person. They can also call the Alo 170 helpline to learn whether the application has been approved. Additionally, application status can be checked through the e-Government system.