@garyberg
American expat in Oman
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Lives in Outside of Muscat
Registration: 06 April 2014
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Adopting a pet in Oman by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Oman. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
I adopted my dog, Maggie in 2015. She's a great dog and has become a member of my family, but remember, like all pets, they require lots of attention as they are your responsibility. They also like to be walked (or a large fenced area to run ... Read More
Conversion of Express Visa to Employment Visa by Zabih
Hi, Good Morning, I am working for a company on Express Visa, I am from India on Express visa in Oman. Can i change my express visa to Employment ?
Just curious, but why would he have a PRO if he is on an express visa. Having a PRO would tell me that he is already working. Read More
Red light with yellow light offence by GuestPoster4106
Hello everyone. Tonight while going back home i passed the traffic light . When i was passing it it was red plus yellow light. I thought that was ok but the camera flashed twice. Will i be jailed or something? I'm going to travel end of this ...
Just my opinion .. but EVERYONE should STOP at red lights, regardless. Also, a Red light is a red light, and yes you will be fined significantly, and rightfully so. Too many people have been hurt and some killed by people running red lights. That is ... Read More
Salary . passport and labour card by Rahaman25
I had been working Oman small coffeeshop from 4 months . Till now Dey didn't give my salary . labour card not made passport with them I don't know any body in Oman .my omani sponsor is good is not comeing in picture Indian owner from ...
You need to file a complaint at the ministry of labour. This kind of thing happens too often and the only way to correct it is to file a complaint. I would also notify the ROP.. Are there others in the coffee shop? Are they getting paid? If so, take ... Read More
Want to leave oman to join canada for work by Chander pal
Dear all This is chander pal from india, working in oman since 6 months, i want to leave oman because I want to join canada. For that I need police clearance certificate and noc, so i want to know how can i get that. The another question is if I ...
Just a comment .. you stated "The another question is if I leave oman by giving a reason of vacation and then I don't come back or send resignation letter through mail so In this case what could be happen" I hope you let your future ... Read More
my sponcer not cancel my visa.. by chthinker
i working here oman 3 month.. my sponcer talk to me u dont know work. sponcer canot cancel my visa 2 month i am here in my room.. food nothing no rupees i have.. kindly help me for this ... i am exit from oman..
Just another example of a sponsor taking an employers passport .. almost a form of slavery. Will it ever end? Read More
As a doctor can I work in 2 hospital at the same time? by Drrajeev
I am MBBS from India n hv been offered general practitioner job at Oman, Muscat. The whole purpose of going there is earn as much money as possible. The job offered has 6 working hours per day . I can easily take time to work another hospital, so I ...
I'm still trying to figure out how one becomes a doctor without a post graduate degree. Read More
Bringing dog to Saudi
I recently was told I am being reassigned to Saudi. I want to bring my pet along, but from what I read the only types of dogs that can come are for hunting, gaurding or a seeing eye dog. I will be on a 5 year multi entry business visa, but will ... Read More
Visit Visa
I have a friend that wants her cousin to come visit. How long is one granted a tourist visa, and what is the extension time, procedure? Thanks, Gary Read More
Procedures for Omani Driving License by shyamal008
Dear Team, I am a new member in Expat.com. Could you please help me in advising the procedures for obtaining an Omani Driving License where I am holding a Valid Indian Driving License which is issued in 2009. Eagerly awaiting your valuable ...
then .. once you pass, you get to run stop signs, not look where you are going and basically become one of the many dangerous and rude drivers here that have no business being on the roads. JMHO Gary Read More
Moving to Muscat - Questions by LauraJS45
Hello everyone, My name is Laura and I am currently living in Birmingham, Alabama in the US. I work in the Healthcare industry and am considering accepting an offer to work in the hospital in Muscat. I am a single, 45 year old lady and have two ...
Hi Laura, Welcome to Oman, if you accept the offer. I have been here for over three years now and i find it fun and interesting. Depending on where you will be working should determine where you want to live. I would suggest Qurum or Azaiba as ... Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at Gloria Jeans Café @ Funzone - Qurum This meeting is going to be our first organized Monthly Get-Together as we are planning to have a monthly regular meeting just ...
Hi, here's my cell number .. *** Gary Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at Gloria Jeans Café @ Funzone - Qurum This meeting is going to be our first organized Monthly Get-Together as we are planning to have a monthly regular meeting just ...
when is the next one? Read More
2 year ban on expats trying to switch jobs in muscat by faisikram
Hi I am presently working in Oman and was thinking of switching jobs. I got an offer 2 days back and with this new rule in place I am wondering would it be wise to switch. I have been told by the company offering the job that they plan to do the ...
Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower said it has not yet decided whether expatriates who obtain a "no objection certificate (NoC)" from the current employer can work for another sponsor. "We are looking into this matter," said a ministry ... Read More
passport seizures by company by Syed Murtaza
Had a doubt do most companies here take the passports of Indian/expat employees If yes then this is a human rights violation seizure of a persons passport equals slavery literally
It's sad but true, and yes, definately a human rights issue, even worse, trafficking. I don't know why the powers that be turn their heads regarding this matter, but the mindset is if they have the passport, the employee can't leave .. talk about a ... Read More