Retirement Age in the UAE
The age you can get a pension in the UAE, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
Retirement age in the UAE
55–60Emiratis who joined the federal GPSSA scheme before November 2023 can retire at 60 with 15 years of service. Those who joined since need 30 years of contributions and age 55, with lower requirements for mothers. Expatriates get an end-of-service gratuity, not a pension.
Early retirement in the UAE
VariesEarly retirement depends on when you joined GPSSA and how many years you have served. Abu Dhabi and some other emirates run their own pension funds with different rules.
Planned changes in the UAE
None setThe current rules come from Federal Decree-Law 57 of 2023 for new members. No further change is announced.
Mandatory retirement in the UAE
NoThere is no mandatory retirement age in the private sector, though work permits for people over 65 can need extra approval.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice. Sources: GPSSA: Features of Federal Law No. 57 of 2023.
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Retirement in the UAE: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in the UAE?
Emiratis who joined the federal GPSSA scheme before November 2023 can retire at 60 with 15 years of service. Those who joined since need 30 years of contributions and age 55, with lower requirements for mothers. Expatriates get an end-of-service gratuity, not a pension.
How early can you retire in the UAE?
Early retirement depends on when you joined GPSSA and how many years you have served. Abu Dhabi and some other emirates run their own pension funds with different rules.
Is the retirement age going up in the UAE?
The current rules come from Federal Decree-Law 57 of 2023 for new members. No further change is announced.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in the UAE?
There is no mandatory retirement age in the private sector, though work permits for people over 65 can need extra approval.
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