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Hi senthil g,

In today's (October 11, 2016) Times of Oman, the front page banner headline says "PLAN TO SCRAP NOC".

Indeed, this is good news for all expatriates who would no longer be shackled to their employers. But the news item says that the plan to revoke that rule is being considered and a new set of labour laws would be announced very soon. So as of now, we all need to wait and watch and continue to hope for the best.

So till such time any formal announcement to this effect is made, you cannot come back - to any other company - if you did not take your last employer's NOC letter.

Thank you very much....

Exiting the country without pataka, when i had it... Will it make any disadvantage to enter the country again?

Is it possible to work with the same employer now?


Thanks

Hi senthil g,

Your 'Resident Card' is only to identify you as a registered and bona-fide expatriate residing in the Sultanate - legally.

Without a resident card you cannot enter Oman, if you do not have an entry visa.

Your last employer must have your resident card duly cancelled, before your papers can be re-submitted for a new visa.

Thanks for your help

I am an ayurvedic doctor.for the past two months I have been working in muscat.my present sponsor is ready to give noc.as my husband is working in salalah,i am planning to move there if any vacancy come there.so will it be able for me to join to a new hospital since I have not completed 2years with the present sponsor? please give me an answer.
Thank you

HI chinnu kuttu,

An NOC is a document which will set you 'free' from your last employer / sponsor, and will give you 'wings' to go to a new one.

If your sponsor is willing to give you an NOC and let you leave his employment within just 2 months of your joining, then thank your stars !

Thank you so much sir.

Please how long do I have to stay in Oman with my passport valid before I get pataka?

Dear Sir,

I am writing to you regarding my current situation and seeking urgent advice on travel to India. I arrived in Oman on January 25, 2025, on an Employment Resident Visa with multiple entries.  I have been in the process of obtaining my Omani Resident Card (also known as a "Patakha"), however, it has not yet been issued. Unfortunately, I have a serious family emergency. My father is critically ill, and his wish is to see me. I need to travel to India urgently. Given that my Resident Card has not yet been issued, I would be extremely grateful if you could advise me on the following

Can I travel to India in this situation, considering my Resident Card is pending.

Thanks and Regards,

Imran Asif

@imranasifji

Yes you can visit. Discuss with your PRO and since you have resident VISA , travel shall be no issue.