Oman

• Food product registration Requirement National

  Imported or locally produced food products must be registered before sale; the application needs a label PDF, nutrition facts report and lab report. The page does not mention halal certification.

  OMR 30 product subject to conformity procedures; 0 if not subject (as of 2026-09-24)

  Source: Gov.om — Apply for a Food Product Registration Certificate (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2026-09-24; Government or public body)

• Halal certification and labelling authority: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Vegetarian and vegan availability: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Allergen labelling rules: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Employer or university canteen rules: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Real estate price index Estimate National index (sale prices, not rents; says nothing about Muscat or Dhofar rentals)

  General index 129.9 in Q2 2026, up 22.7% year on year; residential 129.8, up 24.6%. This measures property prices, not rents.

  129.9 index points, Q2 2026 (as of 2026-Q2)

  Source: NCSI — Monthly Statistical Bulletin, September 2026 (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Lease registration fee Requirement Muscat Governorate only

  Registering a lease contract in Muscat costs 3% of the monthly rental value; the service lists landlord and tenant documents including tenant ID.

  3 % of monthly rental value (as of 2026-07-02)

  Source: Gov.om — Register a Lease Contract (Muscat Governorate) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2026-07-02; Government or public body)

• Rental lawsuit fees Requirement National court service; not specific to Muscat or Dhofar

  Filing a rental lawsuit with the Supreme Judiciary Council costs 10 to 30 OMR for civil cases and 30 to 3,000 OMR for commercial cases; ID card and residence card are required.

  OMR 10 civil case minimum (maximum 30) (as of 2025-08-05)

  Source: Gov.om — File Rental Lawsuit (Supreme Judiciary Council) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body)

• Late lease registration fine (Muscat) Requirement Muscat Municipality only

  The Muscat Municipality FAQ states a delay fine of 9% of the rental value for each day of delay after the monthly deadline, counted from the agreement start date; registering a lease sets out rent, duration and payment terms and gives a basis for claims. This is printed as the page states it and is not confirmed for Dhofar.

  Source: Muscat Municipality — FAQ (lease contracts) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Water and wastewater connection (residential) Requirement Areas served by Nama Water Services (not Dhofar-specific)

  Nama Water Services lists a new residential water connection at 200 OMR plus 10 OMR VAT and a wastewater connection at 200 OMR plus 10 OMR VAT each; no deposit is mentioned.

  OMR 200 water connection delivery fee plus 10 OMR VAT (wastewater listed separately) (as of 2025)

  Source: Nama Water Services — Services, tariffs and fees (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Employer housing in specified areas Requirement Only areas specified by the Minister; not a national rule

  Per the ILO summary (art. 58), employers in areas the Minister specifies must provide transport, adequate housing, meals and drinking water; the list of areas was not found. Secondary summary only.

  Applies to: Workers covered by the Labour Law in specified areas

  Source: ILO — Regulatory framework governing migrant workers, Oman section (updated December 2023; secondary summary of Royal Decree 53/2023, primary text unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Other publisher)

• Electricity connection fees and tariffs (Mazoon electricity pages refused access): Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Common rental scams (no official scam-warning page found): Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Rental rules and rent ranges (rules differ between Muscat and Dhofar; none sourced, so no national statement is made): Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Deposit and lease rules: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Tenant-rights regulator: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Common rental scams: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Student or shared housing: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Consumer inflation Estimate National price-change statistic only (not a household budget or food-availability finding)

  Headline inflation 3.4% in Aug 2026; food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 7.0%.

  3.4 % year on year (as of 2026-08)

  Source: NCSI — Monthly Statistical Bulletin, September 2026 (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Personal income tax Requirement National

  Royal Decree 56/2025 sets a 5% tax on individual income above 42,000 OMR a year, in force from the start of 2028; it is not in force now.

  OMR 42,000 year, threshold (as of 2028-01)

  Source: Oman Tax Authority — Personal Income Tax Law (Royal Decree 56/2025) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Residential water tariff, non-citizen Requirement Areas served by Nama Water Services

  Nama Water Services lists a non-citizen residential water tariff of 0.770 and a monthly sewage fee of 2.100 OMR; the page does not state the unit for the water tariff.

  OMR 0.77 water tariff unit not stated (as of 2025)

  Source: Nama Water Services — Services, tariffs and fees (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Residential water tariff, Dhofar Requirement Dhofar (Nama Services Dhofar)

  The Nama Services Dhofar page titled Water Tariff for 2025 lists 0.660 OMR per cubic metre for two or fewer accounts and 0.770 OMR per cubic metre for more than two accounts. These are alternative tiers, not cumulative.

  OMR 0.66 m3, two or fewer accounts (0.770 for more than two) (as of 2025)

  Source: Nama Services Dhofar — Water Tariff for 2025 (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Monthly living cost by city: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Minimum wage: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Minimum wage for migrant workers (ILO summary says not applicable): Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Grocery basket cost: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Foreign driving licence exchange Requirement National

  A valid foreign licence issued at least one year earlier can be replaced, subject to health, an eye exam and a resident card; the eligible countries list is not on the page.

  Applies to: Residents with a resident card

  Source: Gov.om — Replace an Approved Foreign Driving Licence (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-03-28; Government or public body)

• Licence replacement fee Requirement National

  10 OMR for the temporary licence replacement.

  OMR 10 replacement (as of 2025-03-28)

  Source: Gov.om — Replace an Approved Foreign Driving Licence (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-03-28; Government or public body)

• Foreign licence exchange conditions Requirement National

  The Royal Oman Police page requires a valid licence issued in an eligible country at least one full year ago, a vision test form from an authorised optician and a blood group certificate, plus the residence card; applications go through the police app. The eligible countries and fees are not printed on the page.

  Applies to: Residents with a residence card

  Source: Royal Oman Police — Exchange of the Eligible Foreign Licence (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Public transport fares: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Commute times: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Eligible countries and fee for licence exchange: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Whether an Indian licence qualifies: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Complaints about banks Requirement National

  Complaints about financial and banking institutions go through the Central Bank of Oman online form, which needs ID type and number, institution and branch, and a copy of the ID card and a complaint letter.

  Source: Central Bank of Oman — customer complaint form (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Bank account opening rules for new residents: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Proof of funds: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Payment cards and wallets: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Remittance rules: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• SIM registration Requirement National

  Expatriates complete the operator form and attach the residence card or other required documents; some packages require a deposit and a sponsor letter may be accepted in some cases.

  Applies to: Expatriates

  Source: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority — consumer guide (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• SIM selling or swapping Requirement National

  The consumer guide states selling or swapping SIMs is illegal under TRA Decision 200/2007.

  Source: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority — consumer guide (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Telecom complaints Requirement National

  Complain to the operator first, which has 15 days to resolve it; then to the TRA (consumer@tra.gov.om); then appeal to the Administrative Court.

  Source: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority — consumer guide (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Home internet registration: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Current operator prices: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Health insurance rules Requirement National

  CMA Decision 78/2019 allows employers to insure employees and dependents, ends cover when an expatriate leaves permanently and requires the employer to notify the insurer when a residence visa is cancelled.

  Source: Capital Market Authority Decision 78/2019 — Health Insurance Rules (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2019-10-02; Government or public body)

• Post-arrival medical fitness exam Requirement National

  Expatriate workers needing the exam to get or renew a residence card register on the eHealth Portal and show the QR code at a medical centre; the form is valid 30 days from extraction.

  OMR 30 non-food handler (40 for food handlers) (as of 2025-12-11)

  Applies to: Expatriate workers

  Source: Ministry of Health — Post Arrival Medical Fitness Exam Service (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-12-11; Government or public body)

• Pre-arrival medical report attestation Requirement National

  A service for employers or individuals recruiting expatriates to attest a medical report before arrival; it needs PKI ID access and the visa is then completed on the Royal Oman Police site. No nationality list or currency is printed on the page.

  Source: Ministry of Health — Pre-Arrival Medical Report Attestation Service (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2026-04-29; Government or public body)

• Unified health insurance policy Requirement National

  On 1 April 2019 the Capital Market Authority issued the Unified Health Insurance Policy under the Dhamani scheme, covering private-sector employees, expatriates and visitors, with employers paying the premium and implementation phased after Council of Ministers approval; basic cover includes inpatient, emergency, prescribed medicines and repatriation of remains. Whether it is in force for a given worker today is NOT VERIFIED.

  Applies to: Private-sector employees, expatriates and visitors, subject to phased implementation

  Source: Capital Market Authority — CMA issues Unified Health Insurance Policy (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Dhamani platform scope Requirement National

  The Dhamani FAQ calls platform use a regulatory requirement for healthcare facilities and insurers and describes the Unified Health Insurance Contract as mandatory between insurers and providers; it states no premium and no annual limit.

  Source: Financial Services Authority — Dhamani FAQ (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Employer medical and first-aid duties Requirement National

  Per the ILO summary, employers must cover hospital treatment, medicine and in-patient care under government or private hospital rules, provide first aid, and have a qualified nurse or specialised provider above 200 workers; the Labour Law itself does not explicitly require insurance. Secondary summary only.

  Applies to: Workers covered by the Labour Law

  Source: ILO — Regulatory framework governing migrant workers, Oman section (updated December 2023; secondary summary of Royal Decree 53/2023, primary text unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Other publisher)

• Primary Labour Law RD 53/2023 text (ILO summary used, primary unreadable): Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Whether insurance is compulsory for every expatriate: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Visitor insurance rule beyond the entry-exemption list: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Ministry of Health access rules for expatriates: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Residence card Requirement National

  Required for every resident foreigner; needs original passport, the Ministry of Labour data form with medical stamp (private sector) or employer letter (government) and a medical examination.

  OMR 11 card issue (as of 2025-08-05)

  Source: Gov.om — Get Residence Cards (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body)

• Work contract registration Requirement National

  The employer registers the contract at the Ministry of Labour while the permit is active; fee 1 OMR.

  OMR 1 contract (as of 2025-08-05)

  Source: Gov.om — Register Work Contract for Non-Omanis, Ministry of Labour (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body)

• Resident card renewal Requirement National

  Renewal of an expired resident card is in person at the Royal Oman Police with the expired card, renewal form, worker data form and medical test, employer letter and passport; the page lists no validity periods.

  OMR 11 renewal (as of 2025-08-05)

  Source: Gov.om — Renew Resident Card (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body; covers renewal only, not first issue)

• Lost or damaged resident card Requirement National

  Replacement is in person at the nearest Royal Oman Police office with the original passport and the original card if available.

  OMR 21 replacement card (as of 2025-03-28)

  Source: Gov.om — Replacement for Lost or Damaged Residence Card (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-03-28; Government or public body)

• Passport retention banned Requirement National

  Per the ILO summary of Royal Decree 53/2023 (art. 6), employers may not keep a worker's passport or identity documents unless the worker gives written permission. This is a secondary summary; the decree text could not be read.

  Source: ILO — Regulatory framework governing migrant workers, Oman section (updated December 2023; secondary summary of Royal Decree 53/2023, primary text unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Other publisher)

• Employment contract form Requirement National

  Per the ILO summary (arts. 33-34), contracts must be in Arabic in two originals, with an approved Arabic copy attached to any non-Arabic contract; fixed terms can run up to 5 years or be indefinite.

  Source: ILO — Regulatory framework governing migrant workers, Oman section (updated December 2023; secondary summary of Royal Decree 53/2023, primary text unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Other publisher)

• Probation Requirement National

  Per the ILO summary, probation is up to 3 months for monthly-paid workers (2 months otherwise); the primary decree text is unread.

  3 months, monthly-paid workers (as of 2023-12)

  Source: ILO — Regulatory framework governing migrant workers, Oman section (updated December 2023; secondary summary of Royal Decree 53/2023, primary text unreadable) (checked 2026-11-07; Other publisher)

• Deadline to obtain the residence card after entry: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Tax registration for individuals: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Residence card validity: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Consumer complaints Requirement National

  Citizens, residents and visitors can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Authority e-portal about a service within Oman; no fee is mentioned.

  Source: Gov.om — Submit a Complaint to the Consumer Protection Authority (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-02-22; Government or public body)

• Official language-support services: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Community and integration resources: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Summer monsoon and khareef Estimate Dhofar region

  Monsoon winds arrive in May and continue through September; khareef drizzle runs late June to mid-September.

  Source: Oman Meteorology (Civil Aviation Authority) — Monsoon (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-06-25; Government or public body)

• Summer heat ranges by city: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Official heat-work rules: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

• Family visa Requirement National

  Employer requests the visa for relatives such as parents or siblings; approval is discretionary and the sponsored person's spouse and children must reside in Oman.

  OMR 30 visa issue (as of 2025-12-28)

  Source: Gov.om — Get Family Visa (Royal Oman Police) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-12-28; Government or public body)

• Private schools Requirement National

  The Ministry of Education approves registration and transfers for private schools; the page is dated 2011 and has no expatriate enrolment criteria.

  Source: Ministry of Education — private schools (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2011-10-10; Government or public body)

• International curricula Editorial Live Oman new cities

  The Live Oman portal states British, American, IB and Omani curricula are offered and that the Ministry of Education regulates them.

  Source: Live Oman (Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning programme) (checked 2026-11-07; Government or public body)

• Admission of students from outside Oman Requirement National

  The Ministry of Education registers students coming from outside Oman or holding foreign certificates obtained in Oman; it needs a certified educational certificate, resident card, passport, ID cards and birth certificate; the page lists a 5-day processing time.

  OMR 0 registration application (as of 2025-04-09)

  Source: Gov.om — Register Students Coming From Outside the Sultanate (Ministry of Education) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-04-09; Government or public body)

• Private school tuition changes Requirement National

  A private school may ask the Ministry of Education to change tuition fees only after two years since the last approval, or when the last approval period has ended, with written justification and no notes on the school record.

  Source: Gov.om — Adjust Tuition Fees for a Private School (Ministry of Education) (checked 2026-11-07; document dated 2025-03-28; Government or public body)

• Minimum salary to sponsor family: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Childcare options: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Fees and admission rules for expatriate children: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.
• Accessibility resources: Not verified yet: not confirmed from an official source, which does not mean none exists.

Scope: Direct task pages checked for this country, with authority, language and the date each page shows.

• Labour complaint

  Authority: Ministry of Labour. English task page on Gov.om, updated 19 Aug 2026; steps are submitting the application, both parties attending, referral to a judge and referral to court; no documents required.

  Where: National; Ministry of Labour services

  Source: Gov.om — Record Labor Complaint (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-19; Government or public body; page read)

• Labour lawsuit

  Authority: Supreme Judiciary Council. English, updated 5 Aug 2025; needs ID card, residence card for residents and a statement of claim.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — File Labor Lawsuit (Supreme Judiciary Council) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body; page read)

• Tax residency certificate

  Authority: Oman Tax Authority. English, updated 19 Jan 2026.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Get Tax Residency Certificate for Individuals (Oman Tax Authority) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-01-19; Government or public body; page read)

• Student registration from abroad

  Authority: Ministry of Education. English, updated 9 Apr 2025.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Register Students Coming From Outside the Sultanate (Ministry of Education) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-04-09; Government or public body; page read)

• Summer midday work permit

  Authority: Ministry of Labour. English, updated 18 Aug 2026.

  Where: National; Ministry of Labour services

  Source: Gov.om — Get Permit to Work at Noon During Summer (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-18; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Only the language of the pages checked is recorded.

• Language

  All Gov.om, Ministry of Health and Customs pages cited were read in English; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page lists contact +968 2469 9500 and contact@fm.gov.om.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Record Labor Complaint (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-19; Government or public body; page read) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Travel advice for visitors (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-09-28; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: A service exists to register students coming from outside the Sultanate; it states no eligibility or age conditions.

• Students from outside Oman

  Documents: a certified educational certificate, resident card and passport, ID cards and a birth certificate; submitted electronically, reviewed, then approved; the page lists a five-day processing time, and does not mention age or whether expatriate children are the intended applicants.

  Where: National; Ministry of Education schools

  Source: Gov.om — Register Students Coming From Outside the Sultanate (Ministry of Education) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-04-09; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Midday work needs a permit between set dates; the ban rule text itself was not on the official pages checked.

• Midday work window

  The Ministry of Labour service lets an establishment apply for a permit to work during the midday period from 1 June to 31 August between 12:30 and 15:30; conditions include cold drinking water, an air-conditioned shaded rest area, first aid and an air-conditioned bus near the worksite; the page lists a site visit before approval and a five-day processing time.

  Where: National; Ministry of Labour services

  Applies to: Establishments applying for a midday permit

  Source: Gov.om — Get Permit to Work at Noon During Summer (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-18; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: The tax authority uses a residence day-count; a residence card alone does not set it.

• Tax residency certificate

  The applicant must have resided in the Sultanate for no less than 183 days, continuously or in separate periods; documents are a copy of the visa, a copy of the residence card and the passport.

  Where: National

  Applies to: Individuals applying for a certificate

  Source: Gov.om — Get Tax Residency Certificate for Individuals (Oman Tax Authority) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-01-19; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: The Gov.om page lists services; it does not distinguish citizens from residents.

• Services listed

  Services are available to anyone who holds a disability card and include finding employment opportunities and vocational rehabilitation; the page lists no disability-specific education service.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Government services for persons with disabilities (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Legal offences and recommended etiquette are separated below.

• Legal (as stated by the ministry)

  It is a legal offence to drink alcohol or be drunk in public; the legal drinking age in licensed venues is 21; photographing some government buildings and military sites is not allowed; flying drones without a licence is illegal; eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight in Ramadan are forbidden for Muslims and non-Muslims alike; importing and using e-cigarettes is illegal.

  Where: National

  Applies to: Visitors and residents

  Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Travel advice for visitors (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-09-28; Government or public body; page read)

• Etiquette (not stated as law)

  Conservative dress is appreciated, especially at religious sites; noisy or unruly behaviour is unwelcome; ask permission before photographing people.

  Where: National

  Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Travel advice for visitors (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-09-28; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Prior approval may be needed; the page is a 2016 article updated in 2023. No medication-specific advice.

• Controlled drugs

  Carrying narcotics and psychotropics needs a certified medical report or a prescription in the patient's name, each no more than six months old, with ID or passport copy, place of residence and contact number; approval is generally for a one-month supply, and surplus is destroyed.

  Where: National

  Source: Ministry of Health — Medications and travel (article dated 3 July 2016, page updated 22 September 2023) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-09-22; Government or public body; page read)

• Other medicines

  A medical report explaining the treatment is required and the quantity cannot exceed a three-month supply.

  Where: National

  Source: Ministry of Health — Medications and travel (article dated 3 July 2016, page updated 22 September 2023) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2023-09-22; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Personal effects are separated from commercial goods; no duty is guessed.

• Personal effects exemption

  Exempt items must be of a personal nature, in non-commercial quantities and from the traveller's country of residence; used household items and gifts received by travellers can fall under the exemption; prohibited, counterfeit or non-compliant goods are not allowed; travellers with items to declare use the declaration lane; documents are an ID, passport or residence visa.

  Where: National

  Applies to: Residents and travellers importing personal effects

  Source: Directorate General of Customs — Import of goods and personal effects (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Government import permission is separate from airline rules.

• Dogs and cats

  A prior veterinary permit is required through the Customs Bayan System; the pet must be at least four months old, carry a microchip, have a rabies vaccination after 12 weeks, and a rabies antibody test drawn 21 to 30 days after the last vaccination; a government veterinary health certificate is required on arrival; restricted breeds including mixes cannot be imported under Resolution 222 of 2019.

  Where: National

  Source: Directorate General of Customs — Veterinary permit to import dogs and cats (page shows no date) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Death and repatriation procedures — bounded addition; remaining scope is listed explicitly.

• Notification windows (Omanis)

  The page states a window of two weeks to notify a death in the Sultanate and one month for deaths abroad; it does not name the registrar office or say whether it applies to expatriates, and it does not mention transport of a body.

  Where: National

  Source: Royal Oman Police — Death registration (page shows no date; addresses Omanis) (checked 2026-11-08; Government or public body; page partly read)

• Muscat service includes deceased expatriates

  The Muscat Governorate service covers transport, washing or burial and explicitly mentions deceased expatriates. It lists passport, hospital report, a sponsor/employer/relative letter and transport evidence. Hospital management, relatives or representatives initiate hospital transfers; transfers from homes or streets require authority documentation. This is a local service, not a complete international repatriation procedure.

  Where: Muscat Governorate service; listed transport coverage excludes Musandam and Dhofar

  Applies to: Relatives/representatives arranging this service, including expatriate deaths

  Source: Gov.om — Muscat Governorate request for honouring the deceased (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-07-02; Government or public body; page read; fact not independently verified)

Scope: The steps are stated by the Ministry; recovery is not guaranteed.

• Complaint steps

  A worker submits a complaint against an employer through the Ministry of Labour service; both parties attend; the case is referred to the assigned judge and then to court; no documents are required.

  Where: National; Ministry of Labour services

  Source: Gov.om — Record Labor Complaint (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-19; Government or public body; page read)

• Lawsuit

  A lawsuit is referred from the Labour Care Department to the court; the parties attend in person; needed documents are an ID card, residence card for residents, a power of attorney if represented and a statement of claim.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — File Labor Lawsuit (Supreme Judiciary Council) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Residence in one country is not a travel visa elsewhere; the entry rules are in the practical guide.

• Visitors' legal obligations

  The Ministry's visitor advice lists the legal offences above; it does not state visa rules for GCC residents.

  Where: National

  Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Travel advice for visitors (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-09-28; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: No page is copied. Original URLs, retrieval dates and page dates are retained.

• Retained evidence

  Each cited source keeps its original URL, a retrieval date of 8 Nov 2026 and the date the page states (for example 19 Aug 2026 for the labour complaint page, 19 Jan 2026 for the tax residency page).

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Record Labor Complaint (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-19; Government or public body; page read) · Gov.om — Get Tax Residency Certificate for Individuals (Oman Tax Authority) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-01-19; Government or public body; page read)

Scope: Terms are explained from the pages checked; the authority text prevails.

• Tax residency certificate

  A tax document that needs 183 days of residence; it is not an immigration status.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Get Tax Residency Certificate for Individuals (Oman Tax Authority) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-01-19; Government or public body; page read)

• Labour complaint versus lawsuit

  A complaint goes through the Ministry of Labour service and may be referred to court; a lawsuit is registered with the Supreme Judiciary Council after referral.

  Where: National

  Source: Gov.om — Record Labor Complaint (Ministry of Labour) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2026-08-19; Government or public body; page read) · Gov.om — File Labor Lawsuit (Supreme Judiciary Council) (checked 2026-11-08; document dated 2025-08-05; Government or public body; page read)

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