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 should review the employee and company file before starting the renewal.

Employee renewal at a glance

Record	Authority	What it does	Main point
Work permit	Ministry of Labour	Allows the employee to work for the employer.	Renew this before the ROP work visa.
Employment visa or residence	Royal Oman Police	Keeps the employee’s immigration status valid for work.	The employee must be inside Oman.
Resident card	Royal Oman Police	Provides the employee’s official residence ID.	Personal attendance may be needed.
Medical fitness	Ministry of Health	Provides the health result used in the renewal route.	The form is valid for 30 days.

When should the employer begin?

The current Gov.om work-permit service says fewer than 90 days must remain before the permit expires. It also says the employee must be inside Oman.

The employer can review the file earlier. An early review gives time to fix a passport issue, contract error, profession problem, medical delay or company restriction.

Time	Recommended action
120 to 90 days before expiry	Check the employee, passport, company file, profession, contract and medical route.
Fewer than 90 days before expiry	Start the formal work-permit renewal when the live system allows it.
After the labour step	Complete the ROP work-visa renewal and the required medical step.
Before the card expires	Submit the resident-card renewal and arrange attendance where needed.
After completion	Check every new expiry date and keep the receipts.

Employer compliance before renewal

A normal renewal uses the existing employer and employee records. The employer should make sure those records are still correct.

• Confirm that the employee will continue with the same company.
• Check that the employer’s labour file and authorised signatory access are active.
• Check the employee’s registered profession and work location.
• Check the company activity connected to the employee’s role.
• Compare the official contract, basic salary and allowances with the real terms.
• Check any professional licence needed for a regulated job.
• Confirm that the employee is inside Oman during the required stages.
• Check for old fines, cancelled records or incomplete labour and immigration transactions.

If the profession, branch, activity, contract, salary or allowances changed, the employer may need to amend the Ministry record before or with the renewal. A profession or activity change can also cause an Omanisation check.

Renewing the Ministry of Labour work permit

The work permit confirms that the non-Omani employee can continue working for the employer under the registered position.

The Ministry of Labour service is used by the authorised signatory or company representative. Access is through an ID card or mobile number with PKI electronic authentication.

1. Open the service for renewing non-Omani workforce data.
2. Select the employee.
3. Review the permit and worker data.
4. Submit the request.
5. Pay the amount shown by the live system.
6. Check that the renewed permit is issued.

The current Ministry service says no documents are required for a normal electronic renewal. The employer still needs correct records and an eligible live file. Companies that need employee renewal coordination can review the separate labour service page.

Renewing the employment residence or work visa

After the Ministry of Labour renewal, the employer continues with the Royal Oman Police work-visa renewal. This keeps the employee’s immigration permission valid under the same employer.

The current official page lists these items:

• A copy of the employee’s passport.
• A personal photo.
• A medical examination.
• The renewal form from the Ministry of Labour.

The employee must be inside Oman. The Ministry of Labour renewal must be complete first. The medical examination must follow the Ministry of Health process.

Companies that need employee residence processing support can review the separate visa and residency service page.

Renewing the resident card

The resident card is the employee’s official residence ID in Oman. Its renewal is a separate ROP step.

The Gov.om page lists the following documents:

• The current or expired resident card, based on the service stage.
• The card-renewal form.
• The worker-data form and medical test.
• An employer letter.
• The original valid passport.

The Gov.om page lists personal attendance as a condition. The ROP employer service also says the employee may need to attend with the original card and the electronic application number.

Medical fitness when required

The Ministry of Health has medical-fitness services for work-card renewal and resident-card renewal. The ROP work-visa renewal page also lists a certified medical examination.

The exact request can depend on the employee’s category and the live service path. The employer or employee should generate the correct request before visiting the medical centre.

• Use the passport, ID and resident card requested by the selected service.
• Use the sponsor ID or labour-force form when the resident-card service asks for it.
• Pay the medical fee in the official system.
• Take the QR code to the medical centre.
• Complete any extra test requested by the medical authority.

The medical form is valid for 30 days from issue. The current published fee is OMR 30 for a non-catering worker and OMR 40 for a catering or food-service worker.

Published fees and expected timing

The total cost is not the same for every employee. The occupation class, permit duration, medical category and any correction can change the amount.

Item	Current published amount or basis	Important note
Work permit	OMR 200, 250 or 300	Gov.om says the amount depends on occupation class and permit duration.
Job Security Fund	5% of the work-permit fee	Calculated from the permit amount.
Work-permit processing	OMR 1	Shown for the renewal transaction.
Medical fitness	OMR 30 or OMR 40	Depends on whether the worker is in catering or food service.
Work-visa renewal	OMR 30 is displayed	The English fee label on the official page is inconsistent. Check the live ROP amount before payment.
Resident-card renewal	OMR 11	Current published ROP fee.

The Ministry of Labour describes a normal work-permit renewal as a self-service transaction. The Ministry of Health shows up to five days for the medical service. ROP pages show short online service times.

These times describe the service step. They do not promise a full renewal date. A passport issue, medical review, profession change, company restriction or old fine can cause a longer delay.

Common renewal mistakes

Starting in the final days

The employer starts when the card is close to expiry. A medical, passport or company issue then stops the process.

The employee is outside Oman

The official work-permit and work-visa pages require the employee to be inside Oman.

Renewing the wrong record first

The employer tries to renew the ROP work visa before the Ministry of Labour step is complete.

Using old job or contract data

The employee’s real profession, salary or work location changed, but the official record was not amended.

Letting the medical form expire

The QR form is issued too early or the medical visit happens after its 30-day validity.

Treating a transfer as a renewal

A worker who will move to another employer may need a transfer route. An ordinary same-employer renewal may be the wrong transaction.

Practical renewal checklist

• Confirm that the employee will stay with the same employer.
• Check the work permit, visa, resident card and passport expiry dates.
• Confirm that the employee is inside Oman.
• Check the employer’s labour file and PKI access.
• Check the profession, company activity and work location.
• Check the contract, basic salary and allowances.
• Renew any required professional licence.
• Generate the correct medical request at the correct time.
• Renew the Ministry of Labour work permit.
• Renew the ROP work visa or employment residence.
• Complete the resident-card renewal and attendance step.
• Check the new dates and keep all receipts and copies.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this renewal guide for?

It is for a non-Omani employee who will continue working for the same employer.

Can the work permit be renewed more than 90 days before expiry?

The current Gov.om service says fewer than 90 days must remain before formal renewal. The employer can prepare the file earlier.

Must the employee be inside Oman?

Yes. The current work-permit and work-visa renewal pages say the employee must be inside Oman.

Which record is renewed first?

The Ministry of Labour work permit is completed before the ROP work-visa renewal. The medical request should follow the live service route.

Is a medical examination required?

The ROP work-visa renewal page lists a certified medical examination. The Ministry of Health also provides medical services for work-card and resident-card renewal.

How long is the medical form valid?

The current Ministry of Health service says the form is valid for 30 days from issue.

Does the employee need to attend for the resident card?

Personal attendance is listed by Gov.om. The ROP electronic service also explains an attendance step for card completion.

What happens if the profession or salary changed?

The employer should check whether the Ministry worker data or contract must be amended before or with renewal.

Should the employer renew if the employee will join another company?

The employer should first review the transfer route. A same-employer renewal may not be suitable.

Are the published fees guaranteed?

No. The live government systems show the amount for the actual employee and transaction. Rules and fees can change.

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Conclusion

Work permit and residence renewal in Oman follows a connected chain. The employer should review the file early, renew the Ministry of Labour permit, complete the medical step, renew the ROP employment residence and finish the resident card.

The live government systems decide the final documents, fees and timing for each employee.

Official sources

• Gov.om: Renew Work Permit for Non-Omani Workforce
• Ministry of Labour: Renew Non-Omani Workforce Data for Establishments
• Gov.om: Medical Fitness Certificate for Work-Card Renewal
• Gov.om: Medical Fitness Examination for Resident-Card Renewal
• Gov.om: Renew Work Visa
• Gov.om: Renew Resident Card
• Royal Oman Police: Resident Card Renewal Service for Employers
• Ministry of Labour: Amend Non-Omani Workforce Data

Official public information reviewed on July 24, 2026. Confirm the current requirements in the live government systems before submission.