Summary
Oman operates a social security regime that is limited to Omani nationals only. It provides a old age insurance and a limited range of benefits, although there are proposals to introduce a more comprehensive social protection arrangement.
Details
Contributions
There is an employer’s contribution of 10.5% of income, and an employee’s contribution rate of 7%, but these only apply to Omani nationals. There is also 1% employer and employee charge for unemployment insurance, and a 1% employer only social security charge for work related injury insurance.
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
Any social security contributions are deducted through payroll.
Benefits
Not applicable for non-Omani nationals.
Other
There are proposals for a fundamental overhaul of the Omani social insurance system but these are unlikely to take effect before 2024 at the earliest.
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