Summary
Oman operates a social security regime that is generally limited to Omani nationals only. It provides an old age insurance and a limited range of benefits. An overhaul of the regime to improve the coverage provided by the system has been legislated for, and this will extend some social benefits to non-Omani workers
Details
Contributions
Total contributions to the various strands of Omani social security amount to 13.5% for employers and 7% for employees, but these only apply to Omani nationals.
From 2027, the new social protection law requires a 9% employee contribution to be made to a new contributory savings fund for expatriate employees. This will replace the current end of service gratuity fund available to non-Omani employees.
Treaties
Oman has a multilateral social security arrangement with other Gulf Cooperation Council states for coverage of each other’s citizens. It has no bilateral social security agreements.
Exemptions
Not applicable for non-Omani nationals.
Administration
All social security contributions are deducted through payroll.
Benefits
Non-Omani employees are entitled to maternity and paternity leave, with maternity and paternity benefits paid by the government. Work injury benefits are available from 2026.
Other
The new Social Protection fund includes a monthly universal, rather than means-tested, child benefit to every family per child, an retirement pension for people aged 60 and older, a disability allowance, and support for widows and orphans.
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