Oman Sets New Age Requirement for Work Visa Applicants

The Sultanate of Oman has announced new regulations for foreign nationals seeking work visas, mandating that applicants must be at least 21 years old. This age requirement is part of a broader set of conditions aimed at regulating foreign labor in the country.

Additionally, the gender specified on the work permit must align with that on the visa application, and the profession listed must match exactly with what is recorded on the work permit. The Ministry of Labour requires that a local, fully qualified individual sponsors the work visa application, and this sponsor is responsible for the accuracy of all submitted information.

A license from the Ministry of Labour is necessary for issuing any work visa, except for government entities, which follow a different process. Prospective applicants are required to prepare several documents, including a valid passport copy, a personal photograph, a work permit copy, and other necessary documentation available through Oman's official government service portal.