Oman Makes Certification Mandatory for Engineers and Finance Workers Starting 2025

22 July 2025 ยท Europe Permit

  1. ๐Ÿ“… Oman will enforce new job permit rules for engineers starting August 1, 2025.

  2. ๐Ÿงฎ Finance and accounting professionals will follow on September 1, 2025.

  3. ๐ŸŽ“ Workers in these fields must now hold recognized certifications to qualify for work permits.

  4. โŒ The Ministry of Labour will reject applications and renewals that lack valid certification.

  5. ๐Ÿ›‘ Employers cannot hire or continue employing uncertified professionals in these roles.

  6. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Approved certifications aim to ensure professional competency and global standards.

  7. ๐Ÿ“ˆ The move aligns with Omanโ€™s broader efforts to boost local employment and skill quality.

  8. ๐Ÿ” Roles affected include engineers, accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and CFOs.

  9. โณ The phased timeline gives professionals time to upgrade qualifications.

  10. ๐Ÿ“ข Oman encourages companies and workers to comply early to avoid disruptions.

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