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Oman bans work visas for expats in certain sectors

The Ministry of Labour has issued a ban on new work visas for certain professions

TAS News Service

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

MUSCAT : Oman’s Ministry of Labour has imposed a ban on hiring expats in certain professions in the private sector.

The decision to ban which is part of the Sultanate’s Omanisation process was issued by His Excellency Dr. Mahad bin Said Ba’owain, Minister of Labour

The following professions are now banned for expats and are restricted to only Omanis.

  1. Fuel station manager
  2. Professions and business activities related to optical shops and sale of eyewear.

According to the decision, these visas will not be issued to expat workers after its expiry.

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