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Q: Is it allowable to join the service period prior to the
application of the system for the Omani working abroad to the
current service period?
A: It is not allowed to join the service period prior to
the application of the system as per article (18) of the Social
Insurance Law applicable to the Omanis working abroad and alike,
which stipulates that it is not permissible to set a date for
commencement of contributions prior to the date of the
registration application.
Q: How can I join the Social Insurance
system applicable to the Omanis working abroad?
A: Joining this system is optional if you are working
abroad or in one of the embassies or consulates based in Oman
provided you should not be below 18 years of age or above 60
years of age on commencement of contributions.
Q: How do I register for the said
system?
A: If you are interested in registration, you have to
begin with the following steps:
Obtain the registration forms and the other forms attached
thereto from any of the following:
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Oman's embassies
and consulates abroad.
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The Authority's
head office in Muscat or any of its regional offices.
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PASI website at (www.taminat.com).
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Fill in the
registration application form and attach the documents
listed overleaf.
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Choose the
suitable monthly income category as shown overleaf on which
basis you will have to pay the monthly contributions.
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Mail your
application to the Authority at the following address:
P.O. Box 310,
P.C. 115,
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos,
Sultanate of Oman.
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You will be
advised of the acceptance of your registration with the
Authority and the monthly contributions amount. You will
also be provided with the respective account number of the
said system at your postal address.
Q: How the monthly contributions is
computed?
A: The monthly contributions you have to pay is
calculated @ 13% of your income category provided the income
should not be less than RO.200/- or above RO.800/-
Q: Can I change the income category?
A: Yes, you may increase or decrease your monthly income
category within a maximum limit of 5% in January each year.
Q: When the monthly contributions
should be paid?
A: Pay your monthly contributions on the first day of the
month you have set for commencement of your contributions till
the 15th day of the month next to the month you have set for
commencement of your contributions. If you exceed the said
period without paying the due contributions, an additional
amount @ 13.5% of the monthly contributions amount would be
charged.
Q: How do I pay the monthly
contributions?
A: Payment may be effected through any of the banks
abroad to the account number, which would be provided to you
immediately after the registration approval. It is to be noticed
that full contributions should be transferred and the Authority
shall not be liable for any transfer charges.
Q: Can I pay the contributions in
advance?
A: You may pay the prescribed contributions in advance
quarterly, half-yearly or annually.
Q: What if I want to suspend my
contributions?
A: If you want to suspend payment of your contributions,
you have to follow the following steps:
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Fill in the
designated form (Advice for suspension of contributions
payment).
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Determine the
suspension period and mention the causes behind your decision.
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Mail the form to
the Authority by registered post at the Authority's address.
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