Can I change my employer in Oman?

Oman has eased the old rules. The No-Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement and the two-year re-entry ban were abolished by ROP Decision 157/2020, which took effect in January 2021. This means an expatriate can now change employer without an NOC in defined cases. Under the 2023 Labour Law your employer must also give you a release from liability when your contract ends or you leave. Even so, follow the correct process: get your paperwork in order before you move, so you are not reported as absconding. If your employer blocks a lawful transfer, raise it with the Ministry of Labour on 80077000. Check the current conditions before you act, as details can change.