Economy
Oman Bans Work Visas For Expats In 207 Professions
The Sultanate’s Ministry of Labour has issued a statement barring the issuance of work visas for expats in over 200 professions.
Currently capped at 207 professions, the decision was issued by His Excellency Professor Mahad Bin Said Bin Ali Baawain, the Minister of Labour, to further the efforts of Omanisation and increase the hiring of local talents.
Below is the list of professions that are barred for expats in Oman:
*Full list to be updated…
- Administrative Director ( Manager).
- Director/ Manager of Staff Affairs
- Public Relations Director/ Manager
- Human Resources Director/ Manager
- Director of Public Relations and External Communications.
- Director/ Manager of the CEO’s Office
- Employment Director/ Manager
- Follow up Director/ Manager
- Security supervisor
- Director / Manager of Admission and Registration
- Student Affairs Director/ Manager
- Career Guidance Director/ Manager
- Fuel station manager
- Deputy Director / Manager General
- Director/ Manager
- General manager
- Human resources specialist
- Employment specialist
- Librarian
- Executive coordinator
- Work contracts regulator
- Store supervisor
- Debts Collector
- Construction tools and equipment officer
- Water meter reader
- Tourist guide
- Travel ticketing officer
- Travellers services officer
- Delivery agent
- Grocer
- Guard/Security guard
- Bus driver
- Public car drivers (taxis)
- Receptionist
- Customs Clearance Clerk
- Bank Clerk
- Accounts Clerk
- Assistant Accounts Clerk
- Insurance Clerk
- Customs Clerk
- Tax Account Clerk
- Contact Centre Operator
- General Receptionist
- Aviation Operations Instructor
- Data Entry Supervisor
- Oil and Gas Occupational Inspector
- Workshop Supervisor
- System Analyst Technician
- Recruitment Specialist
- Administrative Controller
- Administrative Specialist
- Resource Planning and Distribution Specialist
- Subscriber Services System Supervisor
- Risk Insurance Specialist
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