Employees who are insured under SSK must complete the required number of workdays and pay their contributions to be eligible to register for retirement. Registration for 4A retirement can be completed easily using the e-Government (E-Devlet) system. Citizens who have reached the required age and meet the qualifying conditions can apply for retirement by following the stated procedures.
Those who apply to the Social Security Institution to request retirement must complete the allocation request form (tahsis talep formu). This form can be obtained and submitted online through the E-Devlet system. It can also be requested in person at Social Security Institution directorates.
How to Complete 4/A Retirement Registration via E-Devlet
To perform 4A retirement registration and related document tracking through the E-Devlet system, you first need an E-Devlet password. This password allows access to the system; citizens who do not have one can obtain it at PTT branches.
The steps to complete 4A retirement registration online through E-Devlet are as follows:
Click here for 4/A Retirement Registration
- Open the official E-Devlet page for 4/A retirement registration.
- On the page that opens, select “Verify my identity now” (Kimliğimi şimdi doğrula).
- After identity verification, enter your E-Devlet password.
- Confirm your information is correct, then click “log in to the system” (sisteme giriş yap).
- After completing these steps, your SSK retirement registration will be processed through the E-Devlet system.
How to Check SSK Retirement Status
The Social Security Institution (SGK) brings together retirees from various schemes—Emekli Sandığı, BAĞ-KUR and SSK—under one roof. The institution serves all citizens approaching retirement and offers services through the E-Devlet platform to provide fast and effective results.
Using E-Devlet, citizens can perform all SGK-related transactions online, making retirement eligibility checks straightforward and accessible.
To query SSK retirement status and track the progress of your registration, SGK services are available through E-Devlet. Identity verification is required to perform these queries. Acceptable verification methods include:
- Electronic signature (obtained from private e-signature certificate providers)
- Mobile signature (available for a fee from GSM operators)
- Internet banking (your bank must support E-Devlet login)
- E-Devlet password (available at PTT branches)
After logging into E-Devlet with an approved verification method, citizens can check retirement status under the Social Security Institution section by selecting the 4A retirement registration area and following the on-screen instructions.
How to Obtain and Verify a Retirement Certificate
A sample retirement certificate is used for various official purposes and is required in many procedures. To obtain the certificate, you can apply directly to the Social Security Institution or request it via email.
Turkey’s insurance services aim to meet citizens’ needs quickly and efficiently and to modernize service delivery. With advances in technology, SGK systems now allow retirement certificates to be requested online.
The Social Security Institution enables citizens to obtain retirement certificates via the E-Devlet system. By logging in with an E-Devlet password, users can access the retirement services menu to request and download their certificate. This online service is free, and the issued documents can be used wherever needed.
Where to Submit a Retirement Application?
Citizens who prefer not to use E-Devlet can visit an SGK office and request the “TAHSİS TALEP FORMU” (allocation request form). The form will require your personal information. Read it carefully and fill it out completely from start to finish.
After completing the form, submit it to the responsible staff to initiate the retirement process.