Oman Elderly Benefit Calculator
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Social protection benefits in Oman
| Benefit | Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly (60+) | 115 | Full up to income 1,020, none from 1,250 (from April 2026) |
| Child (under 18) | 10 | 20 for school students in families on income support (from February 2026) |
| Persons with disabilities | 130 | Disability card and set criteria; the higher one with the child or elderly benefit |
| Widow | 80 | Below 60; tops up any survivor pension; stops on remarriage |
| Orphan of both parents | 80 | Under 18; tops up any pension, minimum 5 |
| Orphan of one parent | 40 | Under 18; tops up any pension |
| Family income support | 115 × √members − income | Minimum 25 (or 15 for one person) |
Amounts come from the Social Protection Law (Royal Decree 52/2023, in force since 1 January 2024) and its regulation, and the January 2026 changes from royal directives as reported in the press; we could not find the legal instrument's text.
Elderly benefit and the income test
The elderly benefit is OMR 115 a month for Omani residents from the month they turn 60. From April 2026 it depends on income: full when monthly income is OMR 1,020 or less, reduced gradually between 1,020 and 1,250, and not paid from 1,250. Neither the reduction formula nor the definition of income has been announced, so the calculator estimates the reduction on a straight line (115 minus half of the income above 1,020), which reaches zero exactly at 1,250.
Age and combining
- Age: 60, rising one year every 7 years from 2024 up to 65 and then reviewed every 5 years, so the first rise should come no earlier than 2031 on our reading.
- With the disability benefit: the higher is paid (130).
- With the widow benefit: the elderly benefit is paid instead, since the widow benefit is for women below the elderly age.
- With pensions: combined, subject to the income test from April 2026.
Payment and registration
Benefits are paid monthly no later than the end of the month they are due for, with no fixed day announced, for the full month whatever the entitlement date, and up to 3 months retroactively. Register by confirming your details in your personal account on the Fund's platform or with approved service providers. Work out household support with the family income support calculator.
Examples:
An Omani aged 63 with a pension of 600: the full OMR 115, for total income of 715.
An Omani with income of 1,100 after April 2026: between the thresholds, a straight-line estimate of OMR 75 (unofficial).
An Omani with income of 1,300: no elderly benefit, but a person with a disability gets the OMR 130 disability benefit.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the elderly benefit in Oman?
OMR 115 a month for every Omani resident aged 60 or over, paid from the month of turning 60, and it can be combined with pensions and other benefits except the disability benefit.
Does income stop the elderly benefit?
Yes, since April 2026 under royal directives: the full benefit is paid when monthly income is OMR 1,020 or less, it is reduced gradually between 1,020 and 1,250, and nothing is paid from 1,250. The reduction formula has not been published, so the calculator estimates it on a straight line.
Will the elderly benefit age rise?
Yes. The law raises the age by one year every 7 years from 2024 up to 65, then reviews it every 5 years, so the first rise should come no earlier than 2031 on our reading.
Can the elderly benefit be combined with the disability or widow benefit?
With the disability benefit the higher is paid, i.e. OMR 130. With the widow benefit, the elderly benefit is paid instead. It can be combined with pensions and other benefits.
What are Oman's other social protection benefits?
Child benefit of OMR 10 per child under 18 (20 for students in income-support families), disability 130, widows and orphans of both parents 80, orphans of one parent 40, and family income support topping income up to a target.
Is the elderly benefit counted as income for family income support?
The elderly benefit of one person in a household of two or more is not counted; otherwise it is.
Sources
- Social Protection Law, Royal Decree 52/2023 (Articles 6, 29 and 30)
- Social Protection Fund — old-age benefit
- Oman Observer — royal directives on social protection (11/1/2026)
- Times of Oman — royal directives to support vulnerable groups (11/1/2026)
- Atheer — royal directives and the elderly income test (11/1/2026)
- Executive Regulation R/7/2023 (orphans, widows and payment)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.