Registration begins for expats to leave during grace period

The Ministry of Manpower has opened the registration for expatriates who wish to leave the country permanently during the grace period, starting today November 15 until December 31.

Registration can be done at https://www.manpower.gov.om/ManpowerAllEServices/Details/Registration-for-Departure-within-the-Grace-Period-306

The Workflow:

1. Travel documents should be valid.
2. Submit a departure application.
3. After 7 working days have passed from the date of submitting the registration application, you should visit the Ministry of Labour office at the Airport 7 hours before the flight departure, having the following documents:
   • Ticket with confirmed reservation.
   • Valid passport or travel documents.
   • PCR medical examination valid for 72 hours.

“The service aims to facilitate the procedures for permanently leaving the non-Omani workforce, and exempting employers from all fees and fines resulting from the expiration of work permits.  Residents who have expired work permits or are registered as absence without Leave (Runaways) can apply to departure during this period.”

Expatriates in Oman have been urged to take benefit of the fine- waiver scheme as they are exempted from all fines and fees November 15 until December 31, the ministry said in a message to the embassies.

“Registration can be done at the embassies, the ministry’s website, and Sanad offices. Seven days after registration, the expatriate worker can visit the Ministry of Labour office at Muscat International Airport seven hours before the flight departure. They should carry a valid ticket, travel documents, and the PCR test valid for 72 hours.”

An official from the Ministry of Labour said that the scheme will be in force from Sunday and people can start registering at the website with more details to be provided by the concerned embassies.If the expatriates do not have proper documentation (like a lost or expired passport) they have to get in touch with the embassies concerned.

Source: https://www.omanobserver.om/registration-begins-for-expats-to-leave-during-grace-period