Nepalis on Visit Visas in Oman Fall Victim to Fraud Schemes

The Nepalese Embassy has reported a rising number of scams targeting Nepalis who have arrived in Oman on visit visas with false promises of job placements. The embassy clarified that individuals entering Oman on a visit visa cannot convert it into a work visa, and overstaying may result in fines. Nepalis planning to travel to Oman are advised not to come on a visit visa for employment purposes and to contact the embassy immediately if they encounter any irregularities or fraudulent activities. – March 8, Kathmandu.

Incidents of Nepalis being defrauded after arriving in Oman on visit visas are increasingly common. According to the embassy, fraudsters are luring individuals by promising job opportunities, often collecting large sums of money upfront with no valid evidence. These scammers assure jobs with attractive salaries and benefits, leading many into deception.

Currently, numerous Nepalis stranded in Oman have contacted the embassy seeking assistance. Most report having paid significant amounts without receiving proof or the promised employment. The embassy has emphasized that arriving on a visit visa does not permit conversion to a work visa. It also warned that overstaying a visit visa complicates rescue operations and incurs a daily fine of 10 Omani Riyals.

The embassy urges Nepalis intending to travel to Oman not to use visit visas for employment purposes and to reach out promptly to the embassy if they face any difficulties or fraud.