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End-of-service gratuity in the Gulf
Every GCC country owes a private-sector expatriate a lump sum when the job ends, but each counts it differently: on basic or total pay, with or without a cap, and with different cuts if you resign. Pick your country for a calculator built on its own law.
| Country | Per year | Pay base | Cap | Cut on resigning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 21 days (first 5 yrs), then 1 month | Basic | 24 months | No |
| Saudi Arabia | ½ month (first 5 yrs), then 1 month | Total pay | None | Yes |
| Qatar | 21 days | Basic | None | No |
| Kuwait | ½ month (first 5 yrs), then 1 month | Basic | 18 months | Yes |
| Oman | 1 month | Basic | None | No |
| Bahrain | ½ month (first 3 yrs), then 1 month | Total pay | None | No |
Rules reviewed 2026-10-23. Each country page cites the law and the regulator to check with. Estimates, not legal advice.