Working in Oman

Work visa in Oman

The employer must get an Oman work visa, residence card to stay in the country and a residence permit to enter Oman for the applicant. In Oman, all these documents are for employees between the ages of 21 to 60 who have received a job offer from an Omani company. The employer sponsors the visa and usually gets the necessary visas and permits from the Ministry of Energy.

The first step in this process for the employer is to get a work permit from the Ministry of Energy in order to hire a foreign employee. The employer submits the workforce application form to the General Directorate in the Ministry of Energy.

The second step is to offer a job to the employee. The employer in
Oman sends an invitation letter to the qualified person.

The third step is to issue a work visa (an employment visa). Employers must get worker visas for their sponsored immigrants. They must apply for a worker visa in Immigration Office of Royal Oman Police

The fourth step is to issue a residence card. After collecting the data, the General Directorate of Civil Status issues a residence card for the employee that is valid for two years.

The fifth step is to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is a document which states that both the sponsoring employer and the government of Oman have no problems with employee who is working in this country. Once the employee has obtained the work visa and residence card, they can start working with the employer in Oman.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• The required documents to get a work visa in Oman
• List of the required jobs in Oman
• The amount of Income in Oman
• How to find a job and employment agencies in Oman
• Checking the companion visa in Oman

The required documents to get a work visa in Oman

To work in Oman, after receiving a job offer and after the steps mentioned above, the applicant must provide some documents to get a work visa. The required documents for a work visa in Oman are:

• Complete the online visa application form
• Passport photo that must not be older than 6 months
• Copy of passport, a clear scan of passport’s information pages that must be valid for more than six months based on the expiration date of the visa.
• Copy of work permit issued by the Ministry of Energy for each application form
• Invitation letter or job offer from a company registered in Oman
• Two 6×4 passport photos
• Related degrees

• Paying fees for embassy

List of the required jobs in Oman

Oman’s recent history of dependence on foreign skilled workforce has prepared the way for a smooth transition to a trade culture. There is a demand for jobs in the oil, gas, education, medicine and construction industries. For Oman experienced engineers and IT specialists, project managers, teachers and language trainers are also Popular job options.

There is a complete list of jobs that are required in Oman 2020:

The amount of Income in Oman

In Oman, the minimum wage which is set by the government must be paid, and no worker in Oman can be paid less than this compulsory minimum wage. Employers in Oman who fail to pay the minimum wage may be punished by the government of Oman. The minimum wage in Oman is 225 Omani Rials per month ($ 592) plus a subvention of 100 Rials per month ($ 263) for citizens.

How to find a job and employment agencies in Oman

Generally, there are two ways to find a job in Oman. You can enter Oman as a tourist and look for a job in person, and if you find a job, you have to go through the process of getting a work permit and residence. Or you can look for a job online by using valid job search websites and get a job offer. The following table shows Oman’s valid job search sites:

Checking the companion visa in Oman

This visa is issued to the foreign employee’s spouse and any of his/her children who are under the age of 21. The approval process requires a certification/evidence from the Ministry of the Interior to verify the marriage status. This visa is valid for two years and the family visa expires after the employee’s residence permit expires. The monthly salary of the applicant should not be less than 600 Omani Rials. The head of the family must also prove that he/she has provided a suitable place to live for himself/ herself and his/her family, and must provide a residential lease.

The required documents for a companion visa are:

• Two 6×4 photos
• Copy of a passport which is valid for more than 6 months.
• A copy of the form which is approved by the Ministry of Energy and contains details/information about the employee such as job title and their salary or bank statement of the amount of monthly transfers for at least six months.
• A copy of the marriage certificate which is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman.
• A copy of residential lease agreement or a document that confirms his/her place of living.
• Pay 30 Omani Rials for doing this procedure.