New Work Rules in Oman: Certification is now mandatory for engineering and finance professionals. world News
TL; Dr:
- August 1, 2025, in engineers
Oman One should holdOman Society of Engineers (OSE) Classification certificate approved by the Sector Skill Unit (SSU) before acquiring or renewing work permits. - From September 1, 2025, a uniform certificate will be mandatory for 20 accounting and finance roles.
- The Ministry of Labor is implementing changes through its e-service system and will not release or renew permits without proper credentials. Objective is to standardize professional qualifications, increase merit and bolt
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New Engineering Permit Rules (Effective 1 August, 2025)
The Ministry of Labor announced that any person would have to secure a professional classification certificate first to work or work as a “engineer”. It should be issued by Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) and approved by the Sector Skill Unit. According to that date, no work permit in engineering will be released or renewed without it through the online platform of the Ministry.
Compulsory accounting qualification (from September 1, 2025)
A similar requirement will apply to 20 specific accounting, finance and audit roles, including CFOs, external/internal auditors, controller, cost accountants, and more. These posts will require a sector skill unit professional classification certificate for accounting, finance and auditing for any new or renewed work permits.The following roles in accounting and finance sector will require professional certification:
- Accounting technician
- Assistant external auditor
- Assistant internal auditor
- internal auditor
- external auditor
- cost accountant
- Debt analyst
- financial Analyst
- accounts Manager
- tax Manager
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- External audit manager
- Internal Audit Manager
- Senior internal audit manager
- Financial controller
- Senior external audit manager
- Head of internal audit department
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- External audit participant
- Chief audit executive
The ministry confirmed that no exception would be made. Employers and foreign professionals will now have to apply through the e-service portal and obtain the required certificate before issuing or renewing work permits. Applications or unclear renewal may be ruled out as a result of non-transportation.
Policy References: Skill Standalization and Immigration
These measures align with extensive immunization and professional qualification goals, seeking to increase the quality of the workforce rapidly in GCC countries. Oman’s move echoes similar steps in Saudi Arabia and UAE, where specialties such as engineering, finance and healthcare require recognition and license.
Why it matters: apsculling and local workforce integration
- Professional upliftment: Certification ensures that engineers and finance experts meet the National Qualification Benchmark.
- Talent localization: By elevating merit standards, Omani professionals receive competitive benefits aligning with vision 2040 goals.
- Regulatory compatibility: A structured assessment process permit reduces fraud, improves regional accountability, and determines clear guidelines for employers and workers.
Local engineering firm and audit practices are investigating the eligibility list to prepare the affected employees for allegedly compliance. No major backlash has been revealed online, although global recruitment agencies Note companies are starting internal skills audit and credential upgrade.
Next stage and employer guidance
Employers and professionals need:
- Identify the affected roles: Nomine the listed engineering and finance positions.
- Authentication initiation: Request classification from Ose/SSU through official portals.
- Submit early: Allow the time for certification, ideally before the time limit of July 2025.
- Monitor e-services: Issuing permits is directly associated with certification approval.
Oman’s enforcement of professional classification for engineers and accountants is an important labor-market upgrade. With clear time limit, digital enforcement and no discount, it indicates a strong regulatory change: credentials, and omnification is a national priority. By following these steps, employers can ensure uninterrupted operations and compliance; Professionals can secure their roles; And the agenda of Oman gains momentum for a worthy, local talent base.
