Pension question, Turkey
How long do I have to pay for yurt disi borclanma?
The yurt disi borclanma (Law 3201 foreign period buy back) debt must be paid within 3 months of the notification date, or the buy back is void. Partial payment within the 3 months is valid for the number of days covered by the amount paid.
What to do next
- Find the date SGK notified you of the assessed debt.
- Keep your foreign service certificates together.
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Is a refunded buy back paid with interest?
A refunded buy-back carries no interest.
- Source: sgk.gov.tr, read 4 October 2026
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