Oman’s Ministry of Labor has announced a mandatory pre-arrival medical screening and visa processing system for workers coming from the Philippines, with the new measures taking effect on Monday, May 18.
The ministry said the system was introduced in coordination with relevant authorities and Oman Post as part of efforts to improve expatriate recruitment procedures and improve the efficiency and quality of services provided to employers and workers.
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Under the new rules, recruitment agencies must adhere to approved procedures when submitting applications to hire Filipino workers, including completing mandatory medical examination requirements through a designated electronic platform before the workers enter Oman.
The ministry said operating procedures and guidelines will also be circulated to overseas recruitment agencies in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Oman.
Applications for online medical examinations can be submitted through the official platform of the Online Medical Examination Application System, the ministry said.
Authorities said the initiative aims to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve procedural efficiency and ease recruitment processes for both employers and foreign workers.
