Following a security incident earlier this year, authorities have introduced additional information requirements and security checks as part of visa processing.

The Ministry of Labor has expanded the list of professions reserved for Omani nationals, adding 30 new positions.

In Sept. 2021, certain foreign investors will be eligible to obtain long-term residence visas in Oman. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Oman...

The government of Oman reduced the list of restricted professions for foreign nationals on 14 July 2022. Restricted professions are reserved exclusively for Omani citizens.

The government of Oman announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states will be permitted to enter Oman without requiring a visa for unremunerated...

Ministerial Decision no. 487/2018, issued on 13 November 2018, suspending the non-Omani labor clearance for certain professions temporarily.

The recruitment of expats in Oman is regulated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 35/2003 (the "Labour Law"). The provisions of the Labour Law governing the recruitment of expatriates are summarised below.

On 28 January 2018 the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision 38/2018 (the MD), implementing a six-month-long ban on the issuance of work permits for non-Omani individuals in 87 job categories in the private sector.

On Sep. 1, 2021, Oman lifted its travel ban for all arrivals 

The recruitment of expats in Oman is regulated by the Omani Sultani Decree No. 35/2003 ( the "Labour Law"). The provisions of the Labour Law governing the recruitment of expatriates...