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BangladeshOmanFree checklist

Bangladesh to Oman: pre-departure checklist

If you want to go to Oman for work the legal way, check this list before you pay anyone.

The most important rule

Do not pay any large amount before independently verifying the job, employer, visa and payment terms. An agency licence alone does not prove its Oman job offer is genuine.

Current alert

In October 2023 Oman suspended most visas for Bangladeshis; some categories (professionals, family etc.) reopened in 2024, but general worker visas remain restricted. In September 2026 a deal was signed to hire 5,000 farm and 5,000 fishery workers, but the recruitment rules are not final yet. Do not pay before checking with BMET and Omani official sources.

Analysis at a glance

Risk: High — frequent fraud reports
Region
Middle East
Permit / visa
Work visa and resident card
How hiring works
Employer obtains labour licence → ROP visa → BMET clearance → medical and resident card on arrival
Where you apply
Visa is electronic; BMET clearance in Bangladesh
Typical total cost
৳3–5 lakh (approx.)
Government-fixed cost
৳1,00,780 (government ceiling — verify the latest figure)
Typical salary
OMR 80–200/month
Timeline
1–3 months (when visas are open)
Language
Basic Arabic/English helps
Common sectors
Construction · Agriculture · Fishing · Services

Cost and salary are editorial estimates — they vary by offer, sector and time. This is not a job, visa or salary guarantee.

1. Before paying the broker

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1. Verify the broker and agency

1. Verify the broker and agency

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2. Verify the job in Oman

2. Verify the job in Oman

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3. Work permit and visa

3. Work permit and visa

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4. Money and contract

4. Money and contract

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5. Before travel

5. Before travel

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2. Verify on official websites

Remember: a screenshot of an online application or a PDF shown by the agency is not final proof of approval. Verify through the official portal or the relevant authority.

3. Stop paying if you see these signs

Warning signs

  • “100% visa guarantee” or “there are never any rejections”.
  • Keeping the employer's name secret.
  • Pressure to pay quickly without time to verify.
  • Talking only on WhatsApp with no written contract.
  • Asking you to start working on a visit/tourist visa.
  • Repeatedly asking for more money without proof of approval or refund.

4. A message you can send the broker

Copy into WhatsApp or SMS

Before starting the Oman work permit process, I would like to confirm a few things: 1. What is the Oman employer's company name, address and registration number? 2. Can I verify the job offer and the signed contract? 3. Through which process will the Work visa and resident card be applied for? 4. Will you give me the official application number or online proof I can verify? 5. What is the total cost, the step-by-step payment, and the refund terms if the visa fails? 6. Can you give references of workers from Bangladesh who went to Oman successfully through you? I will decide on payment only after verifying all information and the contract.

Our advice

Before paying any agency, collect its name, RL licence number, the Oman company name and the total package price. With these you can check the risks one by one — or send them to us and we will review them with you.

Contact us to review an agency