Pension systems
Today, I want to answer questions about two different issues. The first question is from Michael.
“Good day,
I have enjoyed your articles when I have come across them, often raising queries in my mind which I find a challenge to research. My specific query today arises from the permission to make lump sum contributions to the UK State Pension Scheme by the purchase of Class 3 voluntary contributions, to increase pension entitlement. I understand if a foreigner pays into the Turkish Universal Insurance Scheme and pays extra for pension, after 15 years there is an entitlement to pension from the Turkish State.
Please can you tell me a good internet source (in Turkish or English) where I can research this and, is it possible to make lump sum contributions? Perhaps, paying a lump sum equal to 15 years' contributions would create the entitlement to Turkish pension immediately. Thank you and regards. Michael”
Dear Michael, unfortunately, I can not recommend any (qualified) internet source (Turkish or English) about social security applications. However, you can take a look to www.sgk.gov.tr.
On the other hand, there is no lump sum payment at Turkish social security system. If you start to premium payment today, you must continue to pay in next 15 years. In this respect, the Turkish pension system is different from UK State Pension Scheme.
To work in Turkey…
The second question is from Nadia. She asks;
“Hello Mr. Sadettin,
I am a licensed dentist living in New York City. I graduated from dental school in 2009 and completed my one year general residency this past June. My husband and I may move to Istanbul in early 2011. I am having a very difficult time finding out what requirements I may have to complete to work as a dentist in Istanbul. I have tried to contact dental schools in Turkey, but have not been able to get the information I need. Can I work as a general dentist in Istanbul as an American citizen? I do not plan on having my own clinic; I plan on working for another dentist. Would I need to complete more years of education in Turkey in order to work? I appreciate any help you can give me.Thank you, Nadia, DDS”
Dear Nadia, in Turkey three types of work permits is given. These types are definite period, indefinite period and independent work permit (for more information about work permits, you can look at my article dated 12 Dec. 2009). However for foreigner doctors (including dentists), obtaining the work permit is not enough to work. In this regard there is very important arrangement in Law Number 1219. According to this arrangement, non-Turkish citizens can not work as a doctor in Turkey. So, without Turkish citizenship, you can not work in Turkey as a dentist.
On the other hand, in very exceptional cases, some doctors can work without Turkish citizen. But in these cases, such as diploma equivalency and interview with professors jury conditions are being sought. As a result, working in Turkey as a foreign doctor (dentist) is very difficult almost impossible. 16 Oct. 2010
For your questions: [email protected]
“Good day,
I have enjoyed your articles when I have come across them, often raising queries in my mind which I find a challenge to research. My specific query today arises from the permission to make lump sum contributions to the UK State Pension Scheme by the purchase of Class 3 voluntary contributions, to increase pension entitlement. I understand if a foreigner pays into the Turkish Universal Insurance Scheme and pays extra for pension, after 15 years there is an entitlement to pension from the Turkish State.
Please can you tell me a good internet source (in Turkish or English) where I can research this and, is it possible to make lump sum contributions? Perhaps, paying a lump sum equal to 15 years' contributions would create the entitlement to Turkish pension immediately. Thank you and regards. Michael”
Dear Michael, unfortunately, I can not recommend any (qualified) internet source (Turkish or English) about social security applications. However, you can take a look to www.sgk.gov.tr.
On the other hand, there is no lump sum payment at Turkish social security system. If you start to premium payment today, you must continue to pay in next 15 years. In this respect, the Turkish pension system is different from UK State Pension Scheme.
To work in Turkey…
The second question is from Nadia. She asks;
“Hello Mr. Sadettin,
I am a licensed dentist living in New York City. I graduated from dental school in 2009 and completed my one year general residency this past June. My husband and I may move to Istanbul in early 2011. I am having a very difficult time finding out what requirements I may have to complete to work as a dentist in Istanbul. I have tried to contact dental schools in Turkey, but have not been able to get the information I need. Can I work as a general dentist in Istanbul as an American citizen? I do not plan on having my own clinic; I plan on working for another dentist. Would I need to complete more years of education in Turkey in order to work? I appreciate any help you can give me.Thank you, Nadia, DDS”
Dear Nadia, in Turkey three types of work permits is given. These types are definite period, indefinite period and independent work permit (for more information about work permits, you can look at my article dated 12 Dec. 2009). However for foreigner doctors (including dentists), obtaining the work permit is not enough to work. In this regard there is very important arrangement in Law Number 1219. According to this arrangement, non-Turkish citizens can not work as a doctor in Turkey. So, without Turkish citizenship, you can not work in Turkey as a dentist.
On the other hand, in very exceptional cases, some doctors can work without Turkish citizen. But in these cases, such as diploma equivalency and interview with professors jury conditions are being sought. As a result, working in Turkey as a foreign doctor (dentist) is very difficult almost impossible. 16 Oct. 2010
For your questions: [email protected]
