Will there be gradual retirement? Has it been discussed in the Parliament? Those who have insurance entry after 1999
Expectations for the gradual determination of the retirement age of those who were insured for the first time between 2000 and 2008 continue.
Quick Look
While the expectation of gradual early retirement continues for those insured between 2000 and 2008, there is no legal regulation in force as of 2026 and the proposals in the Turkish Grand National Assembly have not yet been enacted.
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Why It Matters
Some of those who were insured after September 8, 1999 could not benefit from EYT.
The expectation that the retirement age of those who were insured for the first time between 2000 and 2008 will be determined gradually according to the date of employment continues. So, will there be gradual early retirement? Has gradual early retirement been introduced to the Parliament?
IS GRADED RETIREMENT AVAILABLE?
Although the expectation for gradual retirement continues, there is no new gradual retirement regulation that will come into force as of 2026.
HAS GRADED RETIREMENT PASSED THE PARLIAMENT?
There are proposals submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly regarding gradual retirement, but the regulation has not been passed by the Parliament and become law.
WILL THOSE WHO HAVE INSURANCE ACCESS AFTER 1999 RETIRE?
A significant portion of employees who were insured after September 8, 1999 could not benefit from the EYT regulation. For this reason, employees whose insurance started after 1999 are at the center of the gradual retirement expectation.
Open Questions
- When will the gradual retirement regulation come to the Parliament?
- What will be the age requirement for those insured between 2000-2008?





