Sick pay in Turkey (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The Social Security Institution pays a temporary incapacity allowance from the third day of illness, if 90 days of premiums were declared in the previous year. It is two thirds of daily earnings for outpatient treatment and one half for inpatient treatment. A rest report from an authorised doctor is required.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Who pays sick payBeing ill and unable to work | The Social Security Institution (SGK) pays a temporary incapacity allowance to employees insured under the sickness insurance. Employers with a collective agreement, and public administrations, may pay it on the Institution’s behalf and offset it against the Institution. [1] |
| Sick pay rateBeing ill and unable to work | The allowance is two thirds of the daily earnings for outpatient treatment and one half for inpatient treatment. [1] |
| Maximum durationBeing ill and unable to work | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Waiting daysBeing ill and unable to work | The allowance is paid from the third day of the incapacity, if at least 90 days of short-term insurance premiums were declared in the year before the incapacity began. [1] |
| Medical certificateBeing ill and unable to work | A rest report (istirahat raporu) from a physician or health board authorised by the Institution is required. [1] |
Notes
- Article 18 sets no maximum length. Any limit in regulations or other laws was not read.
Sources
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (Cumhurbaşkanlığı): 5510 sayılı Sosyal Sigortalar ve Genel Sağlık Sigortası Kanunu (güncel metin, PDF) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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