Oman: Reduced Fees for Issuance of Recruitment Licenses in Private Sector

The Ministry of Labour has reduced fees for the issuance of foreign national recruitment licenses in the private sector, aiming to incentivize employers and attract investment. The fee reduction specifically applies to the following professional categories: senior and supervisory positions, including managerial and consulting positions: OMR 301, down from OMR 2,001; technical and specialist positions: OMR 251, down from OMR 1,001; and administrative positions: OMR 201, down from OMR 600. Additionally, fees will be further reduced by 30% if the employer is fully compliant with its localization ratios. Note that fees applicable to small, and medium enterprises registered with the Authority of Small and Medium Enterprises Development remain the same.