Obtain labour clearance, work permit and residence in Oman
Direct answer
Secure employer and worker permissions consistent with Omanisation, the profession and the licensed activity. Confirm company, activity, premises and tax records. Build the workforce plan against current Omanisation and restricted-profession rules. Identify any professional authority approval. Current commercial registration, affiliation certificate and tax certificate, plus a Riyada card where relevant. Profession, role, employee identity and qualification evidence. Professional approval or premises evidence where the official service requests it.
- Editorial author
- Horizon Strategies
- Last verified in the editorial record
- Scope
- Oman · Business setup
| Fact or procedure | Recorded evidence | Authority and source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible authority | Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman Police | Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman PoliceOriginal source | 2026-10-28 |
| Requirements | Current commercial registration, affiliation certificate and tax certificate, plus a Riyada card where relevant. Profession, role, employee identity and qualification evidence. Professional approval or premises evidence where the official service requests it. Visa, medical, residence and identity records required after labour approval. | Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman PoliceOriginal source | 2026-10-28 |
| Procedure | Confirm the profession category and budget the published OMR 200, OMR 250 or OMR 300 category fee, OMR 1 permit fee and 5% Job Security Fund separately from all other employment costs. Apply for the initial work-permit approval. After labour approval, complete the relevant Royal Oman Police visa and residence process. Maintain renewals, transfer, secondment and cancellation records. | Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman PoliceOriginal source | 2026-10-28 |
Limits and what this does not prove: Omanisation, restricted professions, fees and supporting documents change and must be verified at the time of each application.
Before you start
Confirm company, activity, premises and tax records.
Build the workforce plan against current Omanisation and restricted-profession rules.
Identify any professional authority approval.
Requirements
Current commercial registration, affiliation certificate and tax certificate, plus a Riyada card where relevant.
Profession, role, employee identity and qualification evidence.
Professional approval or premises evidence where the official service requests it.
Visa, medical, residence and identity records required after labour approval.
Procedure
Confirm the profession category and budget the published OMR 200, OMR 250 or OMR 300 category fee, OMR 1 permit fee and 5% Job Security Fund separately from all other employment costs.
Apply for the initial work-permit approval.
After labour approval, complete the relevant Royal Oman Police visa and residence process.
Maintain renewals, transfer, secondment and cancellation records.
Recorded output
Worker-specific labour and residence permissions linked to the licensed employer.