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Expats with expired work permits can leave Oman without paying fines: Ministry of Labour

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

MUSCAT: Expatriates who are overstaying even after the expiry of their work permits are exempted from paying fines, provided they depart the country permanently, Ministry of Labour said.

In a statement issued as part of announcing relief packages for private sector companies in the wake of Covid-19, the Ministry said the regulation is valid until the end of the year.

“Expat workers will be exempted from paying fees and fines resulting from work permits for non-Omani manpower, provided that they leave the Sultanate for good,” the Ministry said.

According to the Ministry private sector companies are also allowed to terminate the contract of expat workers “provided these institutions commit to pay all workers’ dues and they leave the Sultanate permanently,” Ministry added.

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