Work permit's hard copy not required for new visa application: Ministry

Muscat: A hard copy of work permits will not be needed when applying for new visas.

A statement issued online by the Ministry of Labour said: "The ministry would like to note the completion of the electronic link between the ministry and the Royal Oman Police in providing data for work permits to the visa system. As part of the ministry’s endeavour for digital transformation and to simplify procedures for beneficiaries of the ministry’s services, the General Directorate of Passports and Residence at the Royal Oman Police will complete them electronically and dispense hard copy documents."