Work visas
Omani Employment Visa
The main sponsored route allowing a foreign national to live and work for a registered Omani employer.
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Under review — check current rules
The two-year validity, 30-day post-entry registration window and the one-year employer-change rule are from secondary sources; verify current employment-visa terms with the ROP and Ministry of Labour.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Oman government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Employment Visa
- Route type
- Sponsored work / residence visa
- Validity
- Commonly two years, renewable
- Verify current validity with ROP
- Sponsor
- Registered Omani employer with Ministry of Labour clearance
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a registered Omani employer
- Roles cleared under the employer's Omanisation and labour-clearance status
Requirements
- Employer registered with the ROP and holding valid commercial registration
- Ministry of Labour labour clearance (work permit) for the role
- Passport, employment contract and required qualifications
- Mandatory medical examination and biometrics after entry
What you can do
- Live and work in Oman for the sponsoring employer
- Obtain a resident card and, subject to conditions, sponsor family
- Change employer after a qualifying period subject to Ministry of Labour notification
How to apply
- Employer secures Ministry of Labour clearance for the role
- Employer applies for the Employment Visa through the ROP
- Worker enters Oman on the visa
- Complete medical, biometrics and resident-card registration within the set period
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.