Complete Oman Work Visa Guide for Employers — Step by Step 2026
Everything you need to know — from initial request to worker arrival.
The 7-Step Process
Register with Ministry of Labour
The employer registers with the Omani Ministry of Labour and obtains authorization to recruit foreign workers. This includes specifying the number of workers needed and their occupations.
- Valid commercial registration
- Establishment card from Ministry of Labour
- Current Omanization plan
Apply for Work Permit
Submit the work permit application through the Ministry of Labour's online system. Requires specifying nationality, occupation, and offered salary.
- Work permit application form
- Preliminary employment contract
- Proof of unavailability of local workforce
LMRA Clearance
IMP coordinates with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority to complete the approval procedures for recruiting workers from Pakistan.
- Approved work permit
- Company documents
- Demand letter from employer
GAMCA Medical Examination
Workers undergo a GAMCA-approved medical examination at certified centers in Pakistan. Includes blood tests, chest X-ray, and infectious disease screening.
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
- Passport photos
- Medical examination fee
Document Attestation
Attestation of all required documents — employment contract, certificates, and official documents — by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Omani Embassy.
- Signed employment contract
- Education and experience certificates
- Police clearance certificate
Visa Stamping
After all approvals are obtained, the work visa is stamped on the worker's passport at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Islamabad.
- Original passport
- Approved work permit
- Medical examination results
- Attested documents
Deployment & Arrival
Travel coordination and worker reception in Oman. Residency and ID card procedures are completed after arrival.
- Flight ticket
- Protector stamp from BEOE
- Reception letter from employer
Omanization Quotas by Sector
Employers must comply with sector-specific Omanization ratios. Work permits for foreigners require proof of compliance with these quotas.
| Sector | Required Omanization Rate |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas | 90% |
| Banking & Finance | 90% |
| Telecommunications | 85% |
| Insurance | 85% |
| Education | 80% |
| Transport | 60% |
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Construction | 25% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Hospitality & Tourism | 15% |
GAMCA Medical Examination
Mandatory medical examination for all workers before travelling to the Sultanate of Oman.
Required Documents Checklist
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-size photos with white background (6 copies)
- Police clearance certificate
- GAMCA medical examination results
- Signed and attested employment contract
- Attested education and training certificates
- Professional experience certificates
- Protector stamp from BEOE (Bureau of Emigration)
Frequently Asked Questions
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