Categories: Gulf News

Changes made in Foreigners’ Residency Law, visit visas can now be converted to work visa

Expatriates coming to Oman on visit visas can now convert them into work permits, according to a newly amended Foreigners’ Residence Law issued by the Inspector-General of Police and Customs.

The decision issued by Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, is also applicable for even those in family joining visas, and student visas.

Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector-General of Police and Customs, issued a decision to amend some provisions of the executive regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law.

The decision stipulates to amend some provisions of the executive regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law issued by Royal Decree 16/95, and to the executive regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law issued by Resolution 63/96, based on the requirements of the public interest.

Article 1 seeks to replace the text of the last paragraph of Article (10) of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law.

“The competent authority may transfer the effects stipulated in Clauses (3 / A, 3 / B, 3 / D, 3 / E, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16) from this article to a work permit or temporary work if available as per the conditions, controls set by the competent authority, and after payment of the prescribed fee.”

The second article states that anything that contradicts this decision or contradicts its provisions shall be repealed.

Article Three states that this decision shall be published in the official gazette and shall take effect from the day following the date of its publication.

With this decision, expatriates and visitors entering Oman on visit visas can get them converted into work permits. The rule also applies to those with family joining visas and student visas, among others, provided stipulated conditions are met.

Competent authorities can convert the following visas stipulated in the Foreigners’ Residence Law, into a work visa or temporary work visa: “A visit visa issued to residents of GCC countries, a visit visa issued to meet relatives and friends in the country, single-entry tourist visas (valid for up to 10 days or a month), single and multiple-entry business visas, express visas, investor visas, student visas, visas provided to sailors serving onboard, or passengers aboard cruise ships, visas for owners of residential units and their family members.”

This article originally appeared on: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1101560/oman/rop/rop-announces-changes-to-foreigners-residence-law

Share
Published by
Juan in Oman

Recent Posts

OWWA Scholarship Application for SY 2025-2026 is Now Open!

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially announced that applications for its scholarship programs,…

3 weeks ago

DFA and Comelec Gear Up for 2025: Online Voting for Overseas Filipinos Set to Launch

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said preparations are ongoing for the implementation of online…

3 months ago

Philippine Embassy in Muscat is open every last Friday of the month

Starting this September, the Philippine Embassy will now be open every last Friday of the…

3 months ago

LTO to Launch Online Driver’s License Renewal for OFWs This Year

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to roll out an online platform for driver's…

4 months ago

5 Ways to Earn Via Social Media as an Overseas Filipino Worker

In today's digital age, social media has become more than just a platform for staying…

4 months ago

Introducing the better and improved DWM Mobile App – OFW Pass

Calling all Filipinos working abroad! The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) wants you to know…

4 months ago