Phased Retirement Proposal Submitted to Turkish Parliament

The prospect of phased retirement remains a key issue for Turkish workers who were excluded from the earlier EYT (Retirement Without Age Limit) regulation. These individuals, particularly those whose insurance coverage began after September 8, 1999, are advocating for a system where retirement age and premium day requirements are gradually adjusted based on their entry date into the workforce.

The issue has been brought before the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). A legislative proposal submitted on March 3, 2025, aims to establish phased retirement for workers, civil servants, and contract personnel. While the proposal is currently under committee review, its progression through the legislative process is being closely watched.

For individuals whose insurance coverage started between September 8, 1999, and April 30, 2008, there is currently no specific phased retirement law in effect. Under existing Social Security Institution (SGK) rules, these individuals can retire by meeting either 7,000 premium days and the age requirement, or 25 years of insurance duration, at least 4,500 premium days, and the age requirement. The current age thresholds are 58 for women and 60 for men.

It is important to note that any age and premium tables circulating on various platforms are not official regulations. The specifics of a new legal arrangement, including which insurance start dates would be covered and the exact retirement age and premium day conditions, will be determined by law. Therefore, definitive retirement calculations cannot be made based on currently publicized tables.