Oman has tightened immigration controls by enforcing Oman entry rules for foreign workers through a new professional accreditation system requiring verified academic and professional credentials before arrival.
The policy applies to regulated professions and links entry permits with prior qualification approval, aiming to control labour inflows, improve standards, and eliminate widespread certificate fraud cases.
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Local media reported the changes, noting authorities warned candidates that incomplete verification or forged documents would lead to denial of entry and possible legal consequences.
Officials said the professional accreditation system connects work practice licences to verified qualifications, allowing entry only after approvals are issued by authorised sectoral bodies nationally.
Zaher bin Abdullah Al Sheikh said the reforms strengthen oversight, improve quality control, and focus on regulated roles including engineering, logistics, accounting, and other critical sectors.
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Stricter checks before entry
Under stricter checks before entry, candidates must have qualifications assessed by accredited skills units, receiving a work practice licence prior to travel as mandated by authorities.
Authorities stated entry permits will be granted only after licences are approved, ensuring compliance with Oman entry rules for foreign workers across regulated professions nationwide.
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The ministry acknowledged detecting forged professional certificates and licences, warning such violations breach Omani law and place responsibility on both workers and sponsoring companies directly involved.
Penalties for violations include fines, licence cancellations, deportation, and court referrals, while employers facilitating breaches may also face significant legal liability under existing labour regulations.
