Oman Grace Period Departure: Leave Oman With Fines Waived, 7 Online Steps on the Ministry of Labour Site (Pakistani Workers)
Expired Oman work permit or absconding report? Register for departure in the grace period on mol.gov.om with fines waived: 7 steps, checks, the 10 day wait.
Oman's Ministry of Labour has an online service, "Registration for departure within the grace period", that lets a worker leave Oman with fees and fines waived when the work permit has expired or an absconding report is registered. You apply on mol.gov.om, the Royal Oman Police and the Public Prosecution check the request, and after approval and 10 days you go to the ministry's airport office at least 7 hours before your flight with your passport and a confirmed ticket. The ministry lists no fee and says it takes 5 to 7 days.
We read the ministry's own service page on 11 November 2026. This guide is for Pakistani workers stuck in Oman with an expired permit or a desertion report who want to go home. It explains each step, the documents to carry, and what to check before you book a ticket.
Who the grace period service is for
The ministry says the service exists to make departure easier for residents, and to exempt them from all fees and fines that built up because of expired work permits or desertion reports registered against them.
| Your situation | Can this service help? |
|---|---|
| Work permit expired, still in Oman | Yes, fees and fines from the expired permit are covered |
| Employer filed an absconding report | Yes, fines from the desertion report are covered |
| Valid permit and no report | Not needed; leave through the normal process |
| A police or court case against you | The police and prosecution check for travel bans; a case can stop the request |
| You want to stay and work again | No; this service is for leaving Oman |
If you think the absconding report is wrong and you want to keep working, appeal it first. Our Oman absconding report guide shows how to check the list and appeal for free.
Register for departure online in 7 steps
The service is on mol.gov.om under Services, then Workforce services. You can also go to a Sanad office, Oman's private service centres, which the ministry lists as a channel.
- Open "Registration for departure within the grace period" on mol.gov.om and press "Start service".
- Sign in with your resident card, a phone SIM that supports PKI digital signing, or your personal details: civil number and card expiry, passport number, issuing country and expiry, and visa number and expiry.
- Choose "Registration for departure within the grace period" in the side menu.
- Check the details the system fills in for you: your personal data, work permit, employer and the request.
- Enter a phone number you can use and press Save.
- Type the 4 digit code sent to that phone and press Continue. A note confirms the request was registered.
- Watch the "grace period requests" screen. The status shows the request is waiting for checks by other government bodies.
The checks, the 10 days and the airport office
After you submit, the system sends the request to the Royal Oman Police and the Public Prosecution. They check that nothing stops you travelling. The ministry says this check takes up to 7 working days from when their staff start on it.
The ministry also publishes the names of people who want to leave on its website. After approval, and once 10 days have passed since the request, you go to the ministry's office at the airport.
- Arrive at the Ministry of Labour airport office at least 7 hours before your flight.
- Carry a valid travel document, meaning your passport or an emergency travel document.
- Carry a confirmed air ticket.
Do not book a non-refundable ticket before approval. The 10 day wait and the police check come first, so book once the status shows the request is approved.
If your passport is with the employer or lost
You need a valid travel document at the airport. Oman's Labour Law, Article 6, says an employer may not keep a worker's passport without the worker's written consent, so ask for it back in writing first.
If the passport is lost, or the employer will not return it, contact the Pakistan Embassy in Muscat about a new passport or an emergency travel document. Our Pakistani passport fee in Oman guide lists the Muscat embassy's papers and the lost passport rules.
Your dues do not disappear because you leave. Article 91 of the Labour Law says the employer must pay the wage and all dues within 7 days, even when a worker has left the job on his own. If they are unpaid, file a complaint before you go, or ask the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation to follow them up after you return.
What to check before you rely on it
The ministry's page describes the service but does not give an end date. Oman has opened grace period windows for set periods in the past, so check on the day you apply that the service opens and accepts your request.
- If the service does not open, ask the ministry's call centre on 80077000, the number on its website.
- A Sanad office can tell you whether your case qualifies before you pay anything for a ticket.
- Keep the reference and screenshots of every status screen.
- Once home, the protector record from your original departure stays with the Bureau of Emigration. A new job abroad needs fresh protection, as our Protector of Emigrants guide explains.
Common questions
Does the Oman grace period service cost anything?
No. The Ministry of Labour lists no fee for registering, and the service exists to waive fees and fines from an expired permit or a desertion report.
How long does it take to leave Oman under the grace period?
The ministry says the service takes 5 to 7 days, the police and prosecution check takes up to 7 working days, and you can go to the airport office after approval and 10 days from the request.
What do I take to the airport?
A valid passport or travel document and a confirmed air ticket. Reach the ministry's airport office at least 7 hours before the flight.
Can I use it if I have an absconding report?
Yes. The ministry names desertion reports as one of the two cases the waiver covers.
Can a police case stop my departure?
Yes. The request goes to the Royal Oman Police and the Public Prosecution to check that nothing prevents you from travelling.
Will my name be published?
Yes. The ministry says it publishes the details of people who want to leave on its website.
Last checked 11 November 2026 against the Ministry of Labour service page for registration for departure within the grace period on mol.gov.om, and Royal Decree 53/2023 issuing the Oman Labour Law.
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