The conditions for foreigners to work in Turkey without being subject to social insurance

Abstract

Purpose- The status of persons residing in a foreign country and working in Turkey for a temporary period will be examined in terms of social insurance law. Methodology- Law numbered 5510 and the circulars of Social Security Institution will be assessed in the light of Court of Cassation’s judgment and doctrine. Findings- The fact that element of temporariness is limited to 3-month period in the regulations constitutes a burden beyond the measure that exceeds the purpose of social security in long-term assignments despite its temporary nature in practice. Conclusion- Persons who continue to be insured in the country of which they are citizens should not be adapted to the Turkish social insurance system irrelevant of the length of temporary assignment period.