Oman’s Ministry of Labour Launches Fast Work Permit Service

Oman's Ministry of Labour introduced a Special Work Permits service enabling employers to hire foreign workers across nine profession categories, with approvals processed within ten days of a completed application. This service is primarily designed for domestic workers and similar roles, allowing employers to submit permit applications, replace departing workers, and pay fees electronically without visiting a government office.

The fee structure includes three tiers: the first group, covering housekeepers, nannies, private drivers, and others, charges 101 Omani Riyals for one to three workers and 141 Omani Riyals for four or more. The second group, which includes agricultural workers and camel herders, has fees of 141 Omani Riyals for one to three workers and 241 Omani Riyals for four or more.

Craft fishermen have a flat fee of 201 Omani Riyals. The ten-day approval window applies only when all required documents are submitted.

The online platform also allows for amendments to existing work permits and processing replacements for non-Omani workers.