Hiring in Oman — PASI, Omanisation, and Employment Compliance

Hiring in Oman in 2026 requires a work visa and employment contract under Omani law, PASI social insurance at 11.5% employer and 7% employee for Omani nationals only (no expat contribution), and EOSB at Oman's unique formula: 15 days of salary per year for the first 3 years of service — a 3-year threshold, not the 5-year threshold used everywhere else in the GCC — followed by 1 month per year thereafter. Omanisation quotas range from 10% to 35% of workforce depending on sector. Probation is a maximum of 3 months and notice is typically 1 month.