Expats in Omanised Roles to be Deported and Barred from Returning Under New Law

Expatriates employed in Omanised professions will be deported and prohibited from re-entering Oman, as per a new Omani law.

The Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial resolution that details procedures for reconciliation and the dismissal of lawsuits related to Labour Law violations.

The measure targets expatriate workers in roles that have been Omanised, requiring their removal unless replaced by an Omani national.

Those who abandon their jobs or enter Oman illegally will also be subject to deportation.
As stipulated in Article 3 of the resolution, a fine of 1,000 riyals will be imposed for violations, which may be doubled under Article 143 of the Labour Law.

Expats seeking reconciliation must pay this fine within 15 days, or their reconciliation agreement will be revoked.

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