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Oman has overhauled its residency permit system, introducing flexible validity durations and streamlined fees for expatriate residence cards.
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced that starting August 1, 2025, engineers must obtain a Professional Classification Certificate from the Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) in order to renew or apply for work permits. Without this certification, applications will be denied, regardless of the worker’s current employment status.
Oman has launched its E-Visa Program for 2025, offering travelers a simplified process to visit the country.
Oman is making significant updates to its labor market in 2025, with changes that could impact expatriates looking for work in the country.
Oman has introduced a new visa policy to boost tourism by providing a free 10-day visit visa for cruise ship passengers and crew members.
Oman in the Gulf region has suspended the conversion of visit or tourist visas into work visas showing a shift in its immigration regulations.