Finding lost money in Turkey.
Turkey's state pension record is held by the social security institution (SGK). Private pension companies are listed by the Pension Monitoring Centre (EGM).
Last read: 1 November 2026
Pensions
Workplace and private pensions: Emeklilik Gözetim Merkezi (EGM). The Pension Monitoring Centre (EGM) lists the pension companies you can join the individual pension system with, and links to each company's site.
Key facts and sources
- The EGM lists the pension companies for the individual pension system and links to each company's website. Source: EGM, read 1 November 2026.
- Pensioners who are or have been abroad for more than six months must file a Yoklama Belgesi (attestation form) with the unit that pays their pension. Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, read 1 November 2026.
- If official records show more than six months abroad and the form was not filed in time, the pension is withheld until the form is delivered. Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, read 1 November 2026.
- The Yoklama Belgesi must be filed within three months after the six-month period abroad ends. Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, read 1 November 2026.
Questions
How do I find a lost pension in Turkey?
SGK holds the state pension record. For private pensions, the EGM lists the pension companies and links to each one's site.
What must a Turkish pensioner living abroad do?
A pensioner abroad for more than six months must file a Yoklama Belgesi with the unit that pays the pension.
What happens if the Yoklama Belgesi is not filed?
The form is due within three months after the six-month period ends. If it is not filed in time, the pension is withheld until it is delivered.
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