A new and historic chapter has been added to the economic and employment relations between India and Oman. Gulf country Oman has made a major change in its workforce policy, showing a big heart for Indian workers and professionals.
Signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025, the new ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA) Under this, Oman has increased the maximum limit of Indian employees in companies increased from 20% to 50% Have agreed to do.
What is this big decision? Till now, there was a rule on companies in Oman that they could not hire more than a certain limit (20%) Indian employees. But the Commerce Minister of India Piyush Goyal and Minister of Oman Kais bin Mohammed Al Yusuf This agreement between has removed this obstacle.
This simply means that Indian and local companies operating in Oman will now employ half of their total employees i.e. Indian professionals up to 50% Will be able to hire.
Indians will get these special benefits:
More job opportunities: Companies will now get more freedom to meet the demand for Indian skills in sectors like IT, engineering, healthcare and consulting.
Big relief in visa rules:
Contractual Employees: Now you will be able to stay in Oman for up to 2 years and there will also be facility to extend it further.
Business Visitors: Independent professionals and those coming for business purposes will get long term entry.
Transfer: The quota of employees being transferred within companies (Intra-Corporate Transferees) has been increased.
Guarantee of security for the future The most important thing about this agreement includes ‘Standstill Clause’ Is. This means that in future the Government of Oman will not be able to reduce this 50% limit. This rule has become permanent for Indians. Also, if Oman provides better facilities to any other SAARC country in the future, India will automatically get that facility.
profit in business also India will benefit not only in jobs but also in trade. Indian exporters to Oman market ‘Zero-duty access’ (Sending goods without custom duty) will be available. Additionally, Oman has, including health, education and technology 127 service sectors Have opened for Indian companies.
