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Expat exit scheme deadline won’t be extended after December 31: Oman’s Ministry of Labour

Ministry of Labour urges expats with expired work permits to register before deadline ends on December 31, 2021.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

MUSCAT: Expatriates with expired work permits have been urged to make use of the exit-scheme issued by the government before December 31, 2021, the Ministry of Labour said on Monday.

In a statement issued, the Ministry said those expatriates who are benefiting from the grace period must leave before January 31, 2022.

“The Ministry informs all employers and expatriate workforce wishing to leave to take advantage of the remaining period, which will end on 31/12/2021 as applications received after this date will not be considered. The expatriate workforce benefiting from the grace period should leave within a maximum period of 31/1/2022,” the Ministry said.

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