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Oman extends expat exit scheme until end of September

Expats with expired work permits must leave the country before September 30, says Ministry of Labour.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

MUSCAT: Oman on Monday extended the exit scheme for expats with expired work permits to leave the country permanently until September 30.

In a statement, the Ministry of Labour urged expatriates to register before September 30. This is the seventh time, the Ministry is extending the exit scheme. The deadline was supposed to end on August 31.

Through the exit scheme, expatriate workers whose work permits have expired can leave the country without paying fines.

“The Ministry of Labour announces the extension of work with expat workers recruitment licenses expiring on until September 30, 2021,” the statement from Ministry of Labour added.

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