Oman

WORK VISA PROCESS — OMAN STEP 1 — JOB OFFER Receive and review job offer. Insist on contract review before traveling. STEP 2 — EMPLOYMENT VISA Your employer applies through the Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman Police (ROP) for your Employment Visa. Visa stamp done at Oman Embassy in Colombo or on arrival. STEP 3 — ARRIVAL & MEDICAL TEST Complete medical fitness test at approved ROP centers. Blood test and X-ray required. STEP 4 — RESIDENCE CARD (ROP) Your employer registers you with the Royal Oman Police and a Residence Card is issued. This is your main ID in Oman. Carry it always. STEP 5 — WORK PERMIT Issued by Ministry of Labour based on employment contract. Your employer handles this. OMANIZATION Oman has 'Omanization' quotas — certain percentages of Omani nationals must be employed in various sectors. This affects job availability for expats in some areas. However, there is still strong demand for skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers. LABOR RIGHTS (Oman Labour Law) • Annual leave: 30 days/year (after 6 months) • Sick leave: 10 days paid, 20 days half pay per year • End of Service: 15 days per year for first 3 years; 1 month per year after • Overtime: 1.25x normal rate • Probation: Maximum 3 months WORKER MOBILITY (RECENT REFORMS) • Workers can change employers after notice period • Exit visa requirement removed for most categories • Online labor complaint system improved FILE A COMPLAINT • Ministry of Labour: 24601200 • Or visit nearest Labour Office • Sri Lanka Embassy Muscat: +968-24697841