Ministry of Labour mandates registration of employment contracts for expats

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has alerted employers that, as of July 1, 2023, it will be mandatory to register employment contracts for expats.

A statement issued online by the Ministry of Labour said that the ministry hereby notifies all concerned parties that starting from the 1st of July, 2023, it is mandatory to register employment contracts for expats employed in both profit and non-profit establishments, including citizens, residents, and government entities.

The statement pointed out that with only 30 days remaining until the specified date, it is essential for employers to immediately activate their personal identification cards with electronic authentication for expats and proceed with the electronic registration of their employment contracts.

The statement added:”This action is vital to ensure uninterrupted services and electronic transactions with the Ministry.”