It is a social insurance program that covers end-of-service risks for reasons beyond the insured's control. It provides the beneficiary with a temporary income relief during the period of seeking alternative job opportunity.
Employment Security Scheme
Categories Covered:
- The program compulsorily covers all Omanis working in the Sultanate of Oman, including all types of contracts, be they temporary workers, trainees, part-time workers, retired workers on duty, except for freelancers and part-time workers.
- Optionally covers Omanis working in the GCC countries, Omanis working abroad and those in their rule.
Allowance value:
| Calculation Equation | Maximum duration of disbursement* | Minimum (monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| 60% × average wages for the last two years | 6 Continuous or intermittent months | OR115 |
*The Job Security Insurance Branch shall pay the required contributions to Old Age, Disability and Death Insurance Branch for the monthly allowance. The period shall be counted as a period of service.
Eligibility Conditions:
- For those whose services have been terminated for reasons beyond their control.
- Has not voluntarily left work or been dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
- The insured person shall not be a pensioner except for a permanent partial disability pension.
- Not enrolled in an educational institution on the basis of regular attendance.
- seriously looking for jobs.
- To complete the period of service established for the benefit, as follows:
| Claim* | Required service duration (months) | The length of service falls within (months) |
|---|---|---|
| First | (12) twelve | (36) Thirty-six |
| Second | (18) eighteen | (42) Forty-two |
| Third | (24) Twenty-four | (48) Forty-eight |
| Fourth and beyond | (36) Thirty-six | (60) Sixty |
* When the allowance is paid for 6 (six) consecutive or intermittent months, the claim for the allowance is considered a new claim.
Required Data:
- The civil number in addition to confirming the authenticity of contact, residence and other information in the civil record of the Royal Oman Police.
- The beneficiary must have a personal bank account
How to apply:
You need to access the personal account in the Social Protection Fund and apply for the allowance on the date that the Fund will announce.