Yezinn
Bangladeshi expat in Oman
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Bangladeshi
Speaks English, Bengali, Hindi
Registration: 22 June 2018
Visa block by Manojprabakar24
Hello there! This is Manoj from Muscat Recently I heard a news that if we abscond from the job without any prior information to the company our passport will be blocked and we cannot go further to any of the GCCs for job, is that true? I read it in ...
@Manojprabakar24If you abscond from work, your employer MAY report you to MOL/ROP as absconding. There are some procedures to follow for the employer to even initiate the reporting. There may be other bars for your employer that are likely to deter ... Read More
Visa block by Manojprabakar24
Hello there! This is Manoj from Muscat Recently I heard a news that if we abscond from the job without any prior information to the company our passport will be blocked and we cannot go further to any of the GCCs for job, is that true? I read it in ...
@dohamasum4HiThere is way to check if any block is imposed on your passport or any ban on your re-entry to Oman. You don't have to wait to apply for visa application to know that info either. The way is legal and formal ROP documentation can be ... Read More
SWITCH JOB IN OMAN by SIMPLEBOY1
Hello everyone,I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out today because I find myself in a challenging situation at work, and I could really use some advice from the collective wisdom of this community.I joined my current job back in February, ...
@SIMPLEBOY1Hi,Though the salary is low that you are struggling to meet your personal needs, but I believe the salary amount has already been discussed and agreed upon before you said yes to join the company. Moreover, under the labour law of Oman ... Read More
My passport hold by public presicution Edal aam by MushtaqAhmad274
Dear All,I was working as manager in a lubricant company and the company was a partnership company (an Omani & Canadian ).Omani partner has complained on Canadian partner and 6 employees that these people has miss used their rights and give big ...
@MushtaqAhmad274Hi,I have full sympathy for your situations and wish no one else would have to face the same fate.It is very painful situation but unless the proceedure at the public prosecution is finished, your sorrowful saga won't end regardless ... Read More
visa name issue by rafay imtiaz
hello my name is rafay imtiaz ali memon but they have put rafay ali memon is it a issue?
@rafay imtiazHi,Generally this won't create much problem as the ID card number would be sufficient for your idenfication.But it is advisable to amend the name on the card, it can be done at very minimal expense if the company PRO visits the ROP ... Read More
2021 - Visa Transfer with the new system by oudmaster
Hi, As the NOC rule is revoked. My question is, if you resigned from a company, and want to switch job in 2021, What are the procedures to transfer your visa from the old company to the new one? do you have to leave Oman and come back again or ...
@London ClubHi,Unlike before there are some situations where employees do not need NOCs to transfer their visas by in-contry applications, but you don't seem to be falling in any of those criteria as your current agreement is still continuing. ... Read More
NOC FINALLY GONE!!! by Yezinn
Ministry of Labour has recently issued a decision on 29 July 2021) to its personnel setting out the circumstances in which NOCs should no longer be requested as a pre-condition when dealing with the transfer of expatriate employees. The decision ...
@anilmele Hi,I thought you received some paper regarding the visa cancellation when you left Oman. Generally, you should have received some reference having your visa been cancelled by ROP at the airport. The best thing in your case now to ... Read More
Setting up a company in Oman! No need of Omani partner!!!
As per the law of Oman a business activity can be run only under the name of a company/commercial entity registered with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Promotion of Investment "MOCIIP". Otherwise such activities are illegal and can be fined ... Read More
NOC FINALLY GONE!!! by Yezinn
Ministry of Labour has recently issued a decision on 29 July 2021) to its personnel setting out the circumstances in which NOCs should no longer be requested as a pre-condition when dealing with the transfer of expatriate employees. The decision ...
@anilmele Hi,Please ask your new employer to send their PRO to ROP with the visa cancellation papers. It seems you are still registered with the previous employer in the Ministry of Manpower system.You should be given the new employment visa ... Read More
legal action for the cheating money by Muneer Ahmed96
I met a person through a OLX in Oman for a work visa. He promised to give me a work visa for my wife and asked me 1500 OMR . Later he said that visa is refused by the ROP and I asked him to return the ,money he is denying to give. I have full proof ...
@Muneer Ahmed96 If the person you gave the money is based in Oman and you have sufficient proof, you are entitled to file a complaint to ROP within 3 months' time for cheating and there is very good chance you will be able to recover the money. ... Read More
Ban on run away by ldarping
Hello everyone. I was offered a job at the MOH Oman as Labtech but I have a concern. Way back 2010 I was deported from Qatar because I ran away from my employer I was a Domestic Helper before before I studied medtech. My question is, can I ...
@ldarping Hi,Given your comments that you ran way without your sponsor's consent, if you were reported to the police in Qatar by your sponsor as absconding you are likely to be banned from entering Qatar. There is likelihood they may not have ... Read More
WORKING IN OMAN AS A DENTIST by RIZWAN2001
HI, I HAVE BEEN OFFERED THE POST OF DENTIST IN A MEDICAL CENTRE IN QURIYAT , MUSCAT. THE DETAILS FROM THE EMPLOYER ARE AS FOLLOWS--- Job details Name: GP dentist Dental Department Salary: 600 Omani Rials per month Off: one day per ...
@RIZWAN2001 Hi,From a legal point of view, please make sure you get all the terms and conditions written in your employment agreement, everything means EVERYTHING. There is a tendency among the employers to give a very basic contract and do not ... Read More
Gratuity/settlement amount not giving by company by thombarepatil
I resigned from job, as per company rule I have completed 3 month notice period. As company not get the replacement of mine during my notice place, and in goodwill I spend more 4 month. Now when I am asking for Gratuity/settlement amount, company ...
@thombarepatil Hi,As per the Labour Law of Oman, you are entitled to receive at the expiry of your notice period - 1. any outstanding salary 2. gratuity 3. encashment of remaining annual leave4. any commission or pay as agreed ... Read More
NOC FINALLY GONE!!! by Yezinn
Ministry of Labour has recently issued a decision on 29 July 2021) to its personnel setting out the circumstances in which NOCs should no longer be requested as a pre-condition when dealing with the transfer of expatriate employees. The decision ...
There is nothing called auto renewable in labour law. It is either limited or unlimited contract, the former ends on expiry of the term specified unless renewed and the later one either on termination by employer or resignation by employee. And NOC ... Read More
How to link paypal into bank of muscat account by hachii
How do i link my paypal account into my Bank of Muscat Card? I went to BM earlier to inquire but they don't even know what paypal is. Is there a way to do so?
:D ...u r funny hexa :D Read More
NOC FINALLY GONE!!! by Yezinn
Ministry of Labour has recently issued a decision on 29 July 2021) to its personnel setting out the circumstances in which NOCs should no longer be requested as a pre-condition when dealing with the transfer of expatriate employees. The decision ...
Hi Piyank Parikh, I am not sure if there is any link on the Ministry site. However, a simple Google search will confirm the decision. Regarding your employment contract, please note your visa has been renewed on expiry of every 2 years as it ... Read More
NOC FINALLY GONE!!!
Ministry of Labour has recently issued a decision on 29 July 2021) to its personnel setting out the circumstances in which NOCs should no longer be requested as a pre-condition when dealing with the transfer of expatriate employees. The decision ... Read More
Resignation and employers causing delay by 5peer productions
I came to Oman on 11th feb 2021 from Pakistan on work permit visa with title power plant maintenance electrician but in my contract I was assigned as HSE officer, after working since them with them I developed by severe anxiety issues again which I ...
Hi 5peer productions, You are right - under the Labour Law of Oman a worker can not be placed on probation more than 3 months if he is monthly salaried or more than 1 month, if otherwise. Moreover, you can resign from work on medical grounds. ... Read More
Final Settlement or Leave Pay by rvrv2700
Hi All, Myself gave resignation and moved from the previous employer by giving proper notice period. However my settlement amount is refused or denied by the employer to pay. I have a approx 23 days leave left. There were several talks and ...
Hi, the employer has to pay all the dues including the end of service benefits to employees. best advice is to file the matter to the Ministry of Manpower, its free, even if the matter goes to court, there is a very good chance to recover the dues ... Read More
Employer not paying/Holding Final settlement to employee! by km.imran
Dear All, I would like to share one of the situation of a friend of mine working in Oman. Recently he was terminated from his services and was asked to leave by end of this month.He is in the process of handover and clearance ,Today his manager has ...
Hi All concerned, Employers are bound to settle all the payments pending after the termination within 7 days. If they do not, then employees should raise the matters with the Ministry of Manpower. If the matter is not resolved with the MOM, the ... Read More
Freehold ITC property investment to get residency visa for Oman? by rkla
I came to know that there is an option to invent on a freehold ITC property to get a permanent residency visa. Does anyone here get any information about it?
Dear rkla, yes, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Promotion of Investment, Oman recently announced the Investment Residency Programme (IRP) (5 to 10 years) which will take effect in September 2021 for certain foreign investors who will ... Read More
Maternity leave in Oman by all_things_genius
Hello everybody. I have been browsing through the forum and cannot find a post that helps me answer my question. I am working at a private school in Oman. I have already completed one year so I am eligible for maternity leave. I am due in November ...
Hi lazypuslu, yes, you are still entitled to receive maternity leave even your employment contract does not specifically refer to it. There are some minimum rights that employers are bound to provide to their employees under the Labour Law of Oman. ... Read More
No Gratuiity as per Employment Contract or only after 2 years?
As the Labour Law of Oman in private sector, there are certain rights which are infallible. It means even if employee signs an employment agreement not to receive those rights, still the employee is entitled to receive those rights. The employer is ... Read More
I want to know about agreement
Hi, As a legal counsel, I face this kind of queries in our office. It is commonly in practice that employees do not receive the copy of employment agreement. Sometimes it creates problem in determining some basic questions as whether the employment ... Read More
Salary /Final settlement Issue by Pathrudeen Ameer Abbas
Dears, Please advise me that i am not properly responded by my employer for 3 months salary and I completed 1 month notice period after resignation. Many verbal and written requests, I have done for last 20 days but no response till ...
Hi, As per the Labour Law of Oman, employers are obliged to pay all the dues to employees including the gratuity at the end of service provided the employee completes one year of service. Thus, yes, you are entitled and you will certainly get ... Read More
Evaluating job offer and salary by hipocampo34
Hello everyone, I have search the forum for similar questions, but the posts I found have been several years old. My question is simple: for a married couple, is a 2300 OMR/month salary enough? Put in a different way: how much of that will go into ...
Hi, The fact whether the amount is sufficient or not depends on your life style and your needs. Generally, the amount seems to me sufficient to lead a comfortable life style in Oman. However, I would suggest you to get all the agreed terms and ... Read More
opening company in Oman by Beatrisam
hello everyone, we are planing to move to oman asap, i have one question please.does anyone know if i still need a local sponsor to can open a company either llc or partnership?should i trust the online company who provide you the facilities to open ...
Hi, At present, the policies of Omani government are foreign investment friendly. the rules and regulations for doing business in Oman are much more relaxed and offer lot of incentives for FDI. One of the recent changes that made to encourage ... Read More
Finding partner for registering a company
There should be an internal agreement detailing in full the terms and conditions of partnership, the role and obligations of the local partner, particularly the local partner being mentioned as sleeping partner only. There are some other standard ... Read More
Leaving Oman by Bobby1983
Hi All I am planning on leaving Muscat in approx 4 months, my visa does not expire for approx 7 months, what formalitys do I have to do before I leave. As I no longer want to work for my company. Your answers are highly appreciated Bobby
yes, you are entitled to receive gratuity in the amount of 15's days basic salary (last drawn) for each year of your first 3 years of service and 1 month basic salary for each year of service beyond 3 years. Read More
Two Wheeler Driving License by GTKGTK
Hi Everyone, Any one recently taken a motorcycle driving license in Muscat ?
Hi there, I heard ROP is not issuing motorbike license anymore(: Read More
Muscat Labour clearance by Mranjith1974
Hi I would like to know typical lead time for processing labour clearance and Visa. I understand both are 2 different process and sequential. The next question is can I keep my medical test ready while labour clearance being processed? So that I ...
Hi there, Once labour clearance is confirmed by your employer, visa should be issued in 1-3 working days, you can also check the application status online, should you have the details. Welcome to Oman:) Read More
Employment Visa Details by Armd47
Hello, my employment Visa expires on 31-07-2019. My sponsor is not cancelling my Visa, he is telling to renew it which I'm not interested in. What I have to do next??? Also do I have to work after the expiry of Visa that's on 31-07-19???
Hi Armd47, I understend your current visa is expiring on 31 July 2019 and you dont want to extend it, however, you did not specify the nature your employment i.e. whether it is for a definite period or indefinite as the law differs depending on the ... Read More
Doing research on housing, banking, and transportation
Hi Congratulations for getting the job offer at a university in Muscat. Initially when I ws moving in from the UK, I was hesitant, please rest assured the life is easier here, you will get the requisite help to manage your daily needs. For housing ... Read More
Labour law for final settlement by Ravi Kumar Kannur
Hi, I am Ravi an Iniadn national working in Oman last two years. I have resigned from my company last month. In my final settlement, after calculating all benefits, I have to give back OMR 500 to my company. I won't get any money from company ...
Hi Ravi, Upon resignation, an employee gets entitled to receive the end of service benefits i.e. gratuity, encashment of remaining annual leaves, if any, along with air ticket unless employer terminates the job for some gross misconducts according ... Read More
WhatsApp groups for get togethers by Mun92
Hi all I am new in Oman. Came about a week and a half ago. Looking to meeting new people and making good friends. Saw some old topics about get togethers etc but I see it hasn’t been used in over a year. Is there a group to be added to to meet ...
Hi Hexa, its a great ideaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.............lets meet tomorrowwwwwww. Read More
Visa Cancellation by indancitizen
Sir/Madam, I am a Indian citizen. While coming back from oman i did not cancel my employment visa. Now i got a new job to work in oman, due to my previous employment visa i could not able to get the current employer visa. Please advise
Hi Ahmedian Its frustrating if you dont get paid after your hard work. Please remember its not good idea leaving Oman without proper steps being taken for your departure. First, if you dont get paid, you can always get help from your embassy and ... Read More
university documents varification by Ash.naeimi
Hello to all members I live in iran and im plannig to apply for a job in muscat but i have a question regarding university documents verification : i have B.A in English language and linguistics from America now if i want to show proof of ...
Hi Ash.Naiemi You better consult the Embassy of Oman in Iran. Generally, they require to get the educational certificates authenticated by the respective institutions and then verified by the foreign ministry of th applicant's country of ... Read More
Termination by Zander_ford
Hi goodevening just want to ask if a employer terminate you without a notice what will i do. Thanks
Dear Zander_Ford Under the Labour Law of Oman, an employer can not just terminate with no benefits given to an employee without a good cause. If it transpires that the employer is guilty of doing that, the aggrieved employee is entitled to have ... Read More
Connect with the Friday Fun in Oman Group
Hi there, yes...I want to attend the occasion. Thanks Read More
power of attorney by ehsansar
hello everyone, could any body advise me to issuing a power of attorney for someone who can do everything in Oman behalf of shareholders?how could be if he is been one of shareholders and not Omani? thanks
Hello Bhavna If the power of attorney is issued in Oman, then the POA needs to be signed and executed before a notary public and both the principal and the attorney are required to attend the office of notary public. And if the POA originates ... Read More
Gratuity/Labour law by DaManiac
Hi Everyone, I am currently working in Muscat for a Company and have resigned after completing one year though I’m on a two year contract. I am serving three months notice as per rules. My question is can I ask my employer as per Omani law ...
Hi.. You are lawfully entitled to recieve gratuity and over time pay for your works during national holidays and weekends. Your employer is bound to provide you the above payment and most importantly, it does not necessarily has to go to the ... Read More
How to calculate the annual Leave pay in Oman by nj20162017
Dear members, May i request you to please guide how to calculate the annual leave pay in Oman? How it's being calculated or whats is the formula? For Example if an individual works for a Monthly salary of 800 RO and his date of annual leave ...
Dear DSII There is nothing called "personal leave" under the Labour Law of Oman. Ofcourse, the folloing are the categories of leave which an employee is lawfully entitled to e.g. 1. sick leave - not exceeding 10 weeks 2. emergengency ... Read More
Maternity leave in Oman by all_things_genius
Hello everybody. I have been browsing through the forum and cannot find a post that helps me answer my question. I am working at a private school in Oman. I have already completed one year so I am eligible for maternity leave. I am due in November ...
Dear Manang08 As Mr Sumitran noted, an employee can apply to combine the annual leave with her maternity leave provided that she has completed at least 6 months of continous service with the employer. However, the employer is not bound to reply ... Read More