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Oman work visas

Ministry of Labour employment visa quotas, Omanisation ratios, and the 5/10-year Investor Residency Programme (IRP) in the Sultanate of Oman.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Engineers, oil & gas specialists, healthcare professionals, and commercial investors.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Employment offer from an Omani sponsor compliant with sector Omanisation requirements
  • Ministry of Labour labor clearance approval
  • Attested professional degrees and fitness verification
Process

How the process works

  1. Employer obtains labor permit approval from Ministry of Labour
  2. Royal Oman Police (ROP) Directorate of Passports issues entry visa
  3. Complete medical examination and obtain civil resident card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, labor contract, attested degree certificate, medical certificate from approved GAMCA center
Good to know

What to keep in mind

The 10-year Investor Residency Programme allows 100% foreign business ownership and real estate investment in Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs).

Official sources: Ministry of Labour Oman · Royal Oman Police (ROP). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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