Sources
- CSGB / Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu (2026 brüt/net)
- GİB gelir vergisi tarifesi 2026
- EPDK mesken elektrik kademeli tarife (yaklaşık)
- BOTAŞ / dağıtım şirketleri doğalgaz (yaklaşık)
- Hazine ve Maliye — kıdem tazminatı tavanı 1. dönem 2026
Turkey Unemployment Benefit Guide
Review contribution history, exit reason and likely benefit duration before you apply.
Who may qualify?
Benefit planning usually requires involuntary unemployment, enough insured days and a timely İŞKUR application. Read the SGK exit code together with your contribution extract, because an incorrect code can delay or block payment until corrected through the employer and official channels.
Contribution-day conditions
Eligibility can require both total days in a reference period and continuous insured work immediately before termination. Missing months, unpaid leave or unreported gaps may shrink duration or remove entitlement. Download the service extract early and verify that the final months were actually reported.
Termination reason and amount
The exit code helps show whether unemployment was involuntary. Benefit is based on recent insured earnings subject to a statutory ceiling linked to gross minimum wage, so high earners often hit the cap. Net payable amounts can still differ after tax rules.
Application deadline and duties
Late filing without an accepted reason can reduce payable duration. After registration, follow job-seeker notices, interviews and training invitations. Keep IBAN and contact details current and report new work promptly to avoid overpayment recovery.
Severance versus unemployment benefit
Receiving severance or notice pay does not automatically cancel unemployment benefit, but contribution and exit-code rules still apply. Use separate calculators for severance and benefit estimates, and treat official agency decisions as binding.
What the calculator can and cannot do
The tool is informational only. It cannot see unpublished file notes, disputed codes or special exemptions. Use it to prepare documents and scenarios, then confirm outcomes with İŞKUR/SGK records.
Documents to prepare
Keep the exit document, bank IBAN proof, identity details and recent contribution extract together. Disputed codes need employer correction evidence before relying on an estimate.
Practical tips
- Download your SGK contribution extract before applying.
- Compare the exit code with payroll and employer documents.
- Apply to İŞKUR promptly; delay may shorten entitlement.
- Keep IBAN and contact details updated during payment months.
- Track job offers and appointments carefully.
FAQ
Does voluntary resignation qualify?
Generally no. Legal exceptions such as justified termination need supporting evidence and case-by-case assessment.
Can late filing reduce benefit?
Yes. Without an accepted excuse, delay can be deducted from the payable duration.
How is the amount estimated?
Recent average insured earnings are multiplied by the legal rate and then capped by the statutory ceiling.
Is severance an automatic disqualifier?
No. Exit reason, contributions and application timing matter more than simply receiving severance.
Is the online estimate official?
No. Only the agency decision based on registered data is binding.