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Asif_Hassan

@Asif_Hassan

Oman Expat Advisor

Pakistani expat in Oman

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About me

Pakistani

Lives in Duqm, Al WusÅ£Ã

Speaks English, Urdu, Little arabic

Registration: 31 October 2017

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senthil g

exiting oman by senthil g

Dear Mr. Sumitran, Hope u r good!!! I worked in oman during the period of apr 16 - aug 16. Unfortunately because of health issue i had to come back to india. When i was leaving oman i did exit using my passport and not with pataka because under ...

Asif_Hassan

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

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
2 months ago
Muskhatri

Where to buy house items by Muskhatri

Hello. I am a new expat here in muscat. I need to buy a refrigerator, stove, washing machine and mattresses for my house. The new ones i saw are expensive and the used ones on olx look like they will give problems in the near future.Guide me as to ...

Asif_Hassan

Hi @Muskhatri,You can try cheaper shop in Ruwi small shops where new such items of chinese quality are available. You can find cheaper products in LuLu branches too.Regards, Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
2 months ago
PegahO

Switching family visa to work visa by PegahO

I am planning to come with my husband with a family visa to Oman. However my plan is to find a job. Is it a rumor that its hard to switch from family to employment visa ? or there would not be any problem? Please advise. Thanks

Asif_Hassan

Hi @Sushmita,You have to cancel work visa by your sponsor/ employer and then to apply for new family visa.Regards, Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
4 months ago
jkprojectmanager

Delay in getting my Labour Clearances & Visa Process by jkprojectmanager

Dear Sir, I have been recruited for a well reputed company in Oman in the month of June 27th. I have submitted my Attested (India/Oman Embassy) Educational & Marriage Certificate, Passport Pages, PP Size Photos, Couriered my GCC Approved Medical ...

Asif_Hassan

@Fatima Gohar,Hi,Please note that since the work permit & Visa application are submitted by the Employer, hence only the Employer can update you on the progress of their application. Usually, work permits & Visa do not take that much time ... Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
5 months ago
Parveen Shaikh

Recently relocated to Oman by Parveen Shaikh

Hi all, my name is Parveen & last month I came to Oman . I am looking for job opportunities in HR or Admin. Please let me know if you can help me to find any relevant job opportunity in Oman. I am really facing a difficulty to find job for this ...

Asif_Hassan

Dear @Parveen Shaikh,As you are aware, most of the HR related Jobs are for Omanis only. however please look similar jobs on below link and also checkout indeed.com.om and linkedIn.https://www.dubizzle.com.om/en/jobs-services/Regards,Asif Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
aseebthavarayil

NOC for Work visa/Visit visa by aseebthavarayil

Hi all,I was working in Oman from March 2022 to December 2023, and I resigned and company cancelled my visa, I returned back to my home country India, now I need to come back to Oman on a visit visa, do I need NOC for getting the Visit visa and ...

Asif_Hassan

@Indrivavy Florence,hello sis,with whatever you described i believe your previous visa was canceled and you completed 02 years' terms also, therefore your new employer can apply for your visa, but if your previous employer/police have blacklisted ... Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
aseebthavarayil

NOC for Work visa/Visit visa by aseebthavarayil

Hi all,I was working in Oman from March 2022 to December 2023, and I resigned and company cancelled my visa, I returned back to my home country India, now I need to come back to Oman on a visit visa, do I need NOC for getting the Visit visa and ...

Asif_Hassan

@aseebthavarayilYes and welcome. Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
aseebthavarayil

NOC for Work visa/Visit visa by aseebthavarayil

Hi all,I was working in Oman from March 2022 to December 2023, and I resigned and company cancelled my visa, I returned back to my home country India, now I need to come back to Oman on a visit visa, do I need NOC for getting the Visit visa and ...

Asif_Hassan

@aseebthavarayil,Hello,NOC is not required, if all formalities for VISA cancellation are followed earlier. A visit Visa cannot be converted to a work Visa as per new directives.Regards,Asif Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
Ashframe

Property to buy by Ashframe

Hi all. Where can a foreigner buy property in Salalah as some zones are only for the local people. Thank you

Asif_Hassan

@AshframeIn Salalah free zone properties, any expat can buy, like this projecthttps://hawanasalalah.com/real-estate/Regards,Asif Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
Saraali

Block visa by Saraali

My husband have investor visa, now i am going country, he want block me now, i have already got a job, company will change visa in October, but in case husband block me. How can i solve this problem.

Asif_Hassan

@Lilycruz10131972,You can only know when you go to airport immigration, however, you can check on the ROP website if there is some penality or any offense against your resident ID.Regards,Asif Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
swati suman

Salary in Muscat for Indian Expat by swati suman

Hi All,I would like to enquire about salary parity . I am working in India with total work ex of 12 yr in renowned bank earning between INR 30-35 lacs. what salary shall I ask salary for for bank job in Muscat .

Asif_Hassan

Hello @swati suman,with an experience of 12 years and as I understand, 30-35 lacs INR is your annual salary, then a gross salary of 2000/- OMR to 3000/- OMR is a good salary.Regards, Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
Sabeena Adarsh

Bank account by Sabeena Adarsh

Can an expat housewife open a bank account in Oman?

Asif_Hassan

Yes You just need Valid resident ID & passport to open a bank account . Usually only saving account could be opened with dependant visa. Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
DeepakVish

Is handovering the passport to employer is fine? by DeepakVish

Hi, Recently I got an offer from one of the employer based on Muscat. They want to keep my passport with them, so that my passport remain in safe custody (as per them). They also assured me that if I want the passport for any emergencies then after ...

Asif_Hassan

@Nizam Shaikh BablooYou can report it to the police. Further, contact your embassy for further guidance.Regards, Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
sanadnazer14

Working in Oman with a Technician Visa - Actually an engineer by sanadnazer14

I recently joined a private company in Muscat after completing my degree in India. The company told me that once they get the clearance from Ministry of manpower, they will apply for change and update my visa status to Engineer. Currently it is ...

Asif_Hassan

Dear @sanadnazer14,If your Engineering degree certificate is attested by the Oman embassy, you can instantly get an Engineering Visa, applied by your employer, however, the government fee for an engineering visa is higher, and due to Omaization each ... Read More

Asif_Hassan replied to a thread
6 months ago
shoanrebero

Driving license convert by shoanrebero

I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...

Asif_Hassan

@ilamuruganthennavanHello,Earlier it was possible to convert. However, now they have changed the rules. Even after submission of your old license, you have to pass the driving test & eye test. Good luck Read More