Oman Official Work Visa Process and Complete Document Checklist (2025–2026 Edition)

Part I: Core Requirements and Prerequisites

Before initiating an Oman work visa application, both the employer and the foreign worker must satisfy the following mandatory prerequisites

Part II: Official Work Visa Process — Four-Stage Workflow

The Oman work visa process is divided into four main stages. The first two stages are initiated by the employer in Oman, while the final two stages are completed by the foreign worker upon arrival. The entire process typically takes between one and four months

Part III: Complete Document Checklist

Section A: Documents Required from the Employer (Stages 1 and 2)
Section B: Documents Required from the Foreign Worker (Prepared Before Departure)
Section C: Documents Required for the Resident ID Card (Post-Arrival Stage)

Part IV: Fee Schedule and Processing Timelines

Oman has significantly revised its foreign labour work permit fee structure in recent years, implementing a tiered system based on occupational classification
1. Official Government Fee Schedule
Note: Employers categorised in the Omanisation Green List (fully compliant companies) are eligible for a 30% discount on work permit fees . 1 OMR is approximately equivalent to USD 2.60.
2. Overstay Penalties and Renewal Conditions

Part V: Visa Cancellation and Transfer of Sponsorship

Visa Cancellation

When an employment contract is terminated, the employer is legally obligated to cancel the worker's work permit through the Ministry of Labour system. There is no official government fee for cancellation (0 OMR); however, all outstanding wages, end-of-service gratuity, and any government fines must be settled in full. Following cancellation, the worker is generally required to depart Oman within 30 days .

Transfer of Sponsorship

A foreign worker wishing to change employers within Oman must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Release Letter from the current employer and ensure all outstanding fines are cleared. The new employer may then initiate a fresh work permit and visa application on the worker's behalf .

Oman Work Visa: Official Document Templates and Processing Links (2025–2026 Edition)

Section I: Oman Official Platforms — Application Portals and Templates

Section II: China Official Platforms — Application Portals and Templates

Important Notes

Regarding Oman-side documents

The Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman Police application forms are online system forms only — no standalone PDF templates are available for pre-download. Applications must be submitted by the employer after logging into the respective system using an Omani national ID card (PKI authentication ).

Regarding the Apostille simplification

Since November 2023, Chinese-issued documents destined for Oman require only a single Apostille from the Chinese MFA or an authorised local Foreign Affairs Office. The previous requirement for a second legalisation by the Oman Embassy in Beijing has been abolished.

Regarding the Certificate of No Criminal Record

Most provincial and municipal public security authorities in China have fully digitalised this service. Applicants can complete the entire process online through their local government service app, with the system automatically generating a PDF certificate bearing an official electronic seal — no in-person visit to a police station is required.