Oman Halts Work Permits and Renewals for Expatriate Workers Aged Over 60
Oman has officially stopped issuing new work permits for expatriate workers who are over the age of 60. The government has also halted the renewal of existing permits for this demographic, leading to rejected applications.
The government of Oman has implemented a significant regulatory change regarding expatriate employment within the country, specifically targeting older foreign workers. According to verified reports, Oman has completely stopped issuing new work permits for expatriate workers who are aged over 60. This policy shift marks a strict administrative limitation on the employment of older foreign nationals residing and working in the Sultanate.
In addition to halting the issuance of initial work permits, the Omani authorities have also stopped the process of renewing existing work permits for this specific age group. Consequently, expatriate workers who have already crossed the threshold of 60 years old can no longer extend their legal working status through the standard permit renewal procedures currently in place.
The practical impact of this decision is already affecting foreign nationals currently residing in the country. Reports confirm that several expatriate workers have already faced official rejections when attempting to submit their permit renewal applications through the designated administrative channels.
This decisive regulatory action by the government of Oman highlights a narrowing pathway for older expatriate labor within the national workforce. As these administrative measures take full effect, employers and foreign workers alike must navigate the strict enforcement of the age restriction policy, which permanently closes the door on both new recruitment and tenure extensions for workers over the age of 60.
