Does visa clearance required for visa transfer in Omna

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Member since 31 March 2017

VinsusMember25 October 2017 18:20:48

Hi,

Appreciate guidance on my issue about employment in Oman

After expiry of my service contract , I got offer and signed contract for employment with next company.My current employer is ready to give me NOC .But next employer company is getting delay my joining because they have still not got visa from ministry of manapower .Now already one month gone.

My queries are following
1. Is it mandotary to get visa clearnace for visa transfer to next employer.NOCis not enough.
2. Does it really need so long time to get visa clearance from ministry of manpower now a days.

Appreciate reply from forum
Warmly,
Vinay

schaz VIP Member

Member since 08 October 2012

schazVIP Member26 October 2017 08:52:46

1454

Answer to both of your questions is YES.
There are few examples where people had wait for more than 8 months and the employer wasn't able to get the clearance.

It is advisable to take up the job with an employer with a valid visa clearance or else it becomes a real pain sometimes.

Vinsus Member

Member since 31 March 2017

VinsusMember26 October 2017 12:03:44

Thanks a lot.Yes, It is again one learing .

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