New Delhi: India and the UK signed a Social Security Agreement in New Delhi on Tuesday. The agreement aims to avoid double social security contributions for employees working temporarily in either country.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the pact for India, while British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron signed on behalf of the UK, the External Affairs Ministry said in a release.
The agreement will benefit Indian professionals and skilled workers on short-term overseas assignments, ensuring continued social security coverage for up to 36 months. It also supports the mobility of employees and strengthens partnerships between India and the UK in high-skill and innovative service sectors.
This pact follows the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the UK in July 2025, where both countries had committed to finalising a Social Security Agreement. The new agreement will come into effect along with CETA in the first half of 2026.
Stakeholders can access the signed agreement on the Ministry of External Affairs and Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation websites. Employees can obtain Certificates of Coverage to ensure they do not pay double social security contributions.
The agreement forms part of India’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the rights of professionals working abroad and to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian companies.
