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…

1. Administrative Director ( Manager).
2. Director/ Manager of Staff Affairs
3. Public Relations Director/ Manager
4. Human Resources Director/ Manager
5. Director of Public Relations and External Communications.
6. Director/ Manager of the CEO’s Office
7. Employment Director/ Manager
8. Follow up Director/ Manager
9. Security supervisor
10. Director / Manager of Admission and Registration
11. Student Affairs Director/ Manager
12. Career Guidance Director/ Manager
13. Fuel station manager
14. Deputy Director / Manager General
15. Director/ Manager
16. General manager
17. Human resources specialist
18. Employment specialist
19. Librarian
20. Executive coordinator
21. Work contracts regulator
22. Store supervisor
23. Debts Collector
24. Construction tools and equipment officer
25. Water meter reader
26. Tourist guide
27. Travel ticketing officer
28. Travellers services officer
29. Delivery agent
30. Grocer
31. Guard/Security guard
32. Bus driver
33. Public car drivers (taxis)
34. Receptionist
35. Customs Clearance Clerk
36. Bank Clerk
37. Accounts Clerk
38. Assistant Accounts Clerk
39. Insurance Clerk
40. Customs Clerk
41. Tax Account Clerk
42. Contact Centre Operator
43. General Receptionist
44. Aviation Operations Instructor
45. Data Entry Supervisor
46. Oil and Gas Occupational Inspector
47. Workshop Supervisor
48. System Analyst Technician
49. Recruitment Specialist
50. Administrative Controller
51. Administrative Specialist
52. Resource Planning and Distribution Specialist
53. Subscriber Services System Supervisor
54. Risk Insurance Specialist