Legal domestic-worker recruitment, with a replacement guarantee that runs 24 months
A licensed office in Al Khuwair that handles every procedure online for you, with clear fees that cover the ticket and the guarantee, and follow-up to the end of the contract.
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Licensed office
Licensed by the Ministry of Labour in the Sultanate of Oman. Every contract carries the office name and licence number.
Replacement guarantee for the contract term
A 180-day basic guarantee and a 24-month replacement guarantee, with written, clear conditions.
Administrative procedures online, no extra fees
We file the work permit and visa electronically on your behalf. You pay the office nothing on top.
Performance follow-up through the contract
Our relationship doesn't end at arrival; we follow up with you on performance and any concern until the contract ends.
Optional training for a nominal fee
For those who want it: training on household basics and appliances before work starts.
Available nationalities
Six nationalities, clear fees for each
Kenya
Kenyan domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- OMR 440
- Arrival time
- 5 business days
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Rwanda
Rwandan domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- OMR 390
- Arrival time
- 7 business days
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Tanzania
Tanzanian domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- OMR 600
- Arrival time
- 10 business days
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Madagascar
Malagasy domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- OMR 650
- Arrival time
- 10 business days
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Philippines
Filipino domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- OMR 1,350
- Arrival time
- 21 business days
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Myanmar
Burmese domestic worker
- Recruitment fees from
- Price on request
- Arrival time
- On request
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only. Prices and timelines are estimates and may change according to government regulations and fees.
Pricing
Recruitment fee table
The fees listed are paid to the office for the recruitment service and cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Kenya
- First time
- OMR 440
- Experienced / Muslim
- OMR 490
- Salary from
- OMR 80 per month
- Arrival time
- 5 business days
Rwanda
- First time
- OMR 390
- Experienced / Muslim
- OMR 440
- Salary from
- OMR 80 per month
- Arrival time
- 7 business days
Tanzania
- First time
- OMR 600
- Experienced / Muslim
- OMR 650
- Salary from
- OMR 90 per month
- Arrival time
- 10 business days
Madagascar
- First time
- OMR 650
- Experienced / Muslim
- OMR 700
- Salary from
- OMR 80 per month
- Arrival time
- 10 business days
Philippines
- Christian
- OMR 1,350
- Muslim
- OMR 1,400
- Salary from
- OMR 160 per month
- Arrival time
- 21 business days
Myanmar
- First time
- On request
- Experienced / Muslim
- On request
- Salary from
- On request per month
- Arrival time
- On request
| Nationality | First time | Experienced / Muslim | Salary from | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | OMR 440 | OMR 490 | OMR 80 per month | 5 business days |
| Rwanda | OMR 390 | OMR 440 | OMR 80 per month | 7 business days |
| Tanzania | OMR 600 | OMR 650 | OMR 90 per month | 10 business days |
| Madagascar | OMR 650 | OMR 700 | OMR 80 per month | 10 business days |
| PhilippinesChristian / Muslim | OMR 1,350 | OMR 1,400 | OMR 160 per month | 21 business days |
| Myanmar | On request | On request | On request per month | On request |
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only. Prices and timelines are estimates and may change according to government regulations and fees.
What do the fees include?
What you pay the office, and what you pay separately
Included in the recruitment fee
- The worker's air ticket to Muscat
- 180-day basic guarantee
- 24-month replacement guarantee
- All administrative procedures completed online at no extra fee
- Performance follow-up for the contract term
Recruitment fees cover the air ticket and the guarantee only.
Not included (paid separately)
- The worker's monthly salary (paid to her directly)
- Government work-permit and visa fees
- Medical examination fees in Oman
- Health insurance and residence card
- Optional training (nominal fee)
Prices and timelines are estimates and may change according to government regulations and fees.
Government fees
Government fees and required documents
Official fees paid to government authorities, separate from the recruitment fee — we set them out for you up front.
Before the worker arrives
- Work permit
- OMR 101
- The Ministry of Labour's official permission for you to sponsor a domestic worker; issued before the visa is requested.
- Visa
- OMR 20
- The entry visa the worker travels to Muscat on; issued after the permit.
- Medical attestation
- OMR 2
- Attestation of the medical examination the worker completed in her home country before travel.
- Employment contract registration
- OMR 5
- Registration of the employment contract between you and the worker with the Ministry; it protects both parties.
After the worker arrives
- Worker data registration
- OMR 5
- Registration of the worker's details and fingerprints after arrival; the first step towards the labour card.
- Medical examination
- OMR 30
- A medical examination at an approved centre in Oman within the first days after arrival.
- Labour card
- OMR 11
- The residence and labour card the worker carries for the contract term.
Total government fees
Paid to government authorities; not part of the office fee.
OMR 174
Government fees are set by the competent authorities and subject to change.
Guarantees
What happens if things don't go to plan?
Basic guarantee — 180 days
The office undertakes to replace the worker within the 180-day basic guarantee period from the date of arrival in the following cases:
- Refusal to work
- Infectious disease
- Pregnancy
- Absconding
Replacement guarantee — 24 months
Throughout the 24-month contract term, if the worker cannot continue, the office bears the following costs on replacement:
- 50% of the new worker's work-permit fee
- The new worker's visa fee
- The new worker's medical examination fee
- Replacement within 90 days with no price difference
OMR 100.5 borne by the office for you on replacementHalf the permit + the visa + the medical for the replacement worker, computed from current government fees.
Condition: Conditional on the previous worker consenting to the transfer of her services.
The worker's rights
A clear working relationship that protects both sides
A domestic worker is a party to an employment contract, not a commodity. We commit, and ask our clients to commit, to the following:
- An employment contract per the labour regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
- Salary paid as contracted and on time
- Daily rest and a weekly day off
- The passport is the worker's property and stays with her
How it works
Six steps from first message to arrival
Step 1: Choose the nationality
Message us on WhatsApp. We walk you through the available nationalities, fees and expected timelines, and you choose what fits your household.
Expected duration: 1 day
Step 2: Sign the contract and pay the fees
A clear contract stating fees, guarantees and arrival time. No hidden charges.
Expected duration: 1 day
Step 3: Work permit and visa
We file the Ministry of Labour work permit and the ROP visa online on your behalf, with no extra office fee.
Expected duration: 3–7 business days
- Government fees paid at this step
- Work permitOMR 101
- VisaOMR 20
- Medical attestationOMR 2
- Employment contract registrationOMR 5
- OMR 128
Step 4: Medical examination and formalities
The worker completes the approved medical examination in her country and travel papers are finalised.
Expected duration: 3–10 business days
Step 5: Travel and arrival
We book the ticket, confirm the arrival date, and you receive the worker at Muscat International Airport.
Expected duration: By nationality: 5–21 business days from contract
- Government fees paid at this step
- Worker data registrationOMR 5
- Medical examinationOMR 30
- Labour cardOMR 11
- OMR 46
Step 6: Follow-up after arrival
We follow up on performance with you for the contract term. The basic guarantee starts on the day of arrival.
Expected duration: For the contract term
FAQ
Questions every household asks before recruiting
Ready to start? Message us on WhatsApp and we reply within working hours
Tell us the nationality you have in mind and we send you the contract, fees and expected timeline in detail.