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SammyK05 Member

Member since 09 January 2023

SammyK05Member09 January 2023 07:07:19

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Hi - we have recently arrived in Muscat and are a bit confused about employing a maid.

I have spent all morning 'googling' but am still non the wiser!

Are we allowed to employ a maid without sponsoring them ourselves.

I have heard that some maids have their own Omani sponsor (for a fee) who allows them to work and live in the expats accomodation?? is this legal? If not what are the implications to us/the maid?

Also I cant find an agency online that provides part-time maids - again is this not allowed as there are many maids advertising themselves online as available for part-time work??

I have tried to look online at the Omani labour laws however it appears that many of the laws don't apply to domestic workers.

Finally, if we were to sponsor a maid would it have to be on a full time contract (as we would prefer part time) and what are the pitfalls of being a sponsor?

So many questions!!!!! Any reply would be gratefully received.

Thank you.

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator09 January 2023 09:38:24

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Hello SammyK05,

Welcome to Expat.com

Thank you for asking your questions here. I am sure a lot of people were/are in the same position as you right now/

Hopefully, someone will shed some light on this soon.

If you come across more information, please feel free to share it with us.

Best of luck,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

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GuestPoster411 Guest

GuestPoster411Guest11 January 2023 05:30:16

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Hi SammyK05,

This topic has been addressed at length, already in the forum.

Kindly look around and you will get enough information on the same ... seek and ye shall find !

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator11 January 2023 09:06:51

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Just like Sumitran suggested, you can check other threads here > https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=577

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