Tuesday 28 / January / 2025
Muscat: The Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, said that the Sultanate of Oman has tightened the issuance of new visas across all categories for Pakistani nationals.
Speaking on the visa issue, the ambassador admitted that they are working on this issue. “Hopefully we will reach a solution soon,” the ambassador said.
He also said the Pakistani expats coming to Oman should always work on the right visas. “Many a time these visas are misused,” he said, adding that there is nothing called Azad visas.
“Don’t come on azad visas. There is nothing like this. People should come and work for the right sponsors. The embassy is always there to help you,” he said.
He also said that disputes can be solved in Oman courts if there is any disagreement between sponsors and workers. “Before coming to Oman, please be aware of the laws,” he said.
Ex-chairman of Pakistan Social Club, A H Raja, said a lot of the people come to Oman in visit visas. "People coming to visit visas should not work and they should go back once their visas are expired,” he said.
