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UAE Clarifies Rules for Insured Citizens to Purchase Extra Service Years

The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified rules permitting insured citizens to buy up to 10 additional service years. Eligibility and contribution rates depend on Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 or Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023. Payments can be settled via a single lump sum or structured monthly instalments.

Published Source: Arabian Business
Issuing authority
General Pension and Social Security Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Stage
Amendment
Official document
Federal Law No. 7 of 1999, Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023
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The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has clarified statutory rules that allow insured citizens to purchase up to 10 additional years of service.

According to the authority, eligibility criteria and applicable contribution rates vary depending on whether the individual falls under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 or Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023. Employees must complete mandatory minimum service durations prior to applying to add nominal service periods to their records.

The scheme is designed to help employees meet retirement pension thresholds, offering payment options that include a single lump-sum payment or structured monthly instalments.

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