Work Visas & Residence
Guides to Oman work visas, employment residence permits and related renewal requirements.
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SOHAR Freezone Visas, Workforce, Omanisation and Employee Accommodation
SOHAR Freezone workforce guide covering work permits, visas, Omanisation, professions, mobilisation, accommodation and transport planning.
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Employee Work Permit and Residence Renewal in Oman
Work permit and residence renewal in Oman is for a non-Omani employee who will continue with the same employer. The employer must keep three main records valid. These are the Ministry of Labour work permit, the Royal Oman Police employment visa or residence, and the resident card. Each record has a separate purpose. The employer…
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Oman Employment Visa Process: From Labour Approval to Resident Card
The Oman employment visa process has several connected stages. A company cannot bring a new foreign employee through one visa application only. The employer must first be able to hire the worker. The job title must be allowed. The Ministry of Labour must approve the work permit. The Royal Oman Police then reviews the visa…
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Banned Job Titles for Work Visas in Oman | Full List
The phrase banned job titles for work visas in Oman means occupations that non-Omani workers cannot use for a work permit under current labour rules. The exact Arabic occupation in the Ministry of Labour system is important. A normal English title may match an Arabic title that is restricted. The main legal list comes from…