Which country do you currently live in?
The buy-back is possible for every country, whether or not a bilateral social security agreement exists.
What is your citizenship status?
This is the fundamental condition of the buy-back (Law No. 3201, Art. 1).
Which periods do you have abroad? (You can select more than one)
Buy-back covers: insured work, unemployment and homemaker periods. Select at least one.
Have you ever had insurance (premium days) in Türkiye?
Your first insurance start date in Türkiye is the most important factor determining your retirement age.
Have you made a foreign service buy-back before?
A prior buy-back does not prevent a new application; remaining periods can be bought back again.
Turkish citizenship is required for a buy-back
Under Law No. 3201, the foreign service buy-back is only available to Turkish citizens and those who were Turkish by birth and now hold a Blue Card. People who have never been Turkish citizens cannot benefit.
However, there may be options through a spouse or a Turkish-citizen relative for whom you are a beneficiary. We can also help with other tax and social security matters.
You do not appear to have a foreign period to buy back
The buy-back transfers periods of insured work, unemployment or homemaking abroad into the Turkish system. At least one such period is required.
If unsure, ask us. Identifying which of your periods abroad can be bought back usually needs an expert eye.
Congratulations! You appear eligible for the buy-back
Your case requires an individual review
Based on our pre-assessment, your potential to buy back your periods abroad into the Turkish system is high. Our advisers will guide you through documentation and application.
Although one standard condition looks different, your case should be reviewed separately for exceptions and bilateral-agreement provisions. Leave your details and our advisers will assess it free of charge.
As a Blue Card holder you also have the right to buy back; our advisers will explain the documentation points to watch.
Because you live in the UK, you may be able to draw a Turkish pension even while continuing low-earning work — we will assess this specifically.
Having bought back before does not prevent a new application; you can buy back your remaining periods.
Leave your details so we can confirm your eligibility and send you the required document checklist and application steps — free of charge:
- Foreign service buy-back document checklist
- Application steps and 2026 cost information
- Retirement pre-assessment and an adviser call
Your request has been received
The document checklist and application guide will be emailed to you shortly. Our advisers will review your pre-assessment and contact you within 1 business day.
If your matter is urgent, write to us directly: info@ulusoytax.co.uk
