The Sultanate of Oman is a beautiful country in the Middle East. Its tourism industry is growing very fast. Many big hotels are opening, so they need good waiters and waitresses right now. If you have experience as a waiter, waitress, or restaurant server, Oman can be a great place for you to work and earn money. In Oman, every foreign worker needs a company to sponsor them. This system is called the Kafala system. The hotel that hires you will do almost all the visa work for you. Your main job is to give the correct documents on time.
This guide uses very simple English and explains everything step by step so you can understand easily.
Essential Requirements for Waiter Roles
Hotels in Oman want people who are ready to work from day one. The basic needs are not too hard, but you must meet them.
Core Skills & Experience You Need
- Good English speaking – you must talk clearly with guests.
- Nice smile and friendly behaviour – guests like happy staff.
- At least 1–2 years experience as a waiter/waitress in a hotel or restaurant.
- Very neat and clean look – hair short and tidy (for men), light makeup (for ladies), clean nails, no strong perfume.
- Age between 21 and 60 years old (this is the rule of Oman government).
If you also know how to make coffee (barista) or serve drinks (bartender), it is a bonus.
Best Ways to Find the Job
Most people get Oman hotel jobs through agencies. Very few get jobs by applying directly.
- Use good recruitment agencies. Examples:
- NADIA Global
- Teleport Manpower (very popular for Pakistani people)
- Other agencies that send workers to Gulf countries.
- Check hotel websites directly. Big hotel groups like:
- Shangri-La, Kempinski, Alila, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hilton, Marriott, Rotana, Anantara in Muscat and Salalah always need waiters.
- Look on Facebook groups and WhatsApp groups for “Oman Hotel Jobs 2025”.
The 5-Step Employment Visa Oman Process
The hotel does 95% of the visa work. You only give papers and wait.
Get Job Offer and Labour License
- Hotel selects you after interview (mostly online).
- Hotel sends you Job Offer Letter by email.
- Hotel applies for Labour License (Work Permit) from Ministry of Labour Oman.
- They must follow Omanization rules (some percentage of jobs must go to Omani people first).
- The license will say “Waiter” and your gender must match.
Employment Visa Application (Royal Oman Police – ROP)
Hotel applies for your visa online. You must send these documents:
- Clear passport copy (passport valid minimum 6 months).
- Passport-size photos (size 4×6 cm, white background).
- Your experience certificates or hotel school diploma (must be attested if asked).
- Medical test from GAMCA centre (only for people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, etc.).
- The medical checks HIV, TB, Hepatitis, etc.
- Cost around 2500–4000 rupees / 200–300 dirham.
Visa Approved – Come to Oman
- When visa is ready (usually 2–4 weeks), hotel sends you visa copy by email or WhatsApp.
- You buy one-way ticket and fly to Muscat or Salalah.
- Visa is normally valid for 3 months to enter the country.
After You Reach Oman (First 30 Days)
Do these two things fast:
- Medical test again in Oman (blood test + chest X-ray). Cost around 15–20 OMR.
- Biometrics – go to Royal Oman Police office, give fingerprints and eye scan.
Get Your Residence Card (RP Card)
- After medical and biometrics are clear, you get the Oman Resident Card (also called Labour Card).
- This card is valid for 2 years.
- With this card you can legally live and work in Oman.
- Hotel keeps a copy, you keep original.
Salary Expectations and Key Benefits
There is no government minimum salary for foreign waiters (only Omani citizens have minimum OMR 325).
Normal Salary for Hotel Waiter in Oman
- Starting salary: OMR 250 – OMR 500 per month.
- 5-star hotels in Muscat pay OMR 350–500.
- 4-star and 3-star hotels pay OMR 250–350.
- Service charge/tips: OMR 30–100 extra per month (not big like Dubai).
Free Benefits Most Hotels Give
Almost every big hotel gives these free things:
- Shared room or staff house (2–4 people in one room).
- Free food 3 times when you are on duty.
- Free bus from house to hotel and back.
- Yearly round-trip flight ticket to your home country after you complete 1 or 2 years.
- Medical insurance.
- 30 days paid holiday every 2 years.
- Uniform and laundry free.
Good News About Changing Jobs
Old rule: You needed NOC letter from old boss to change job. New rule (2021 onwards): No NOC needed anymore! You can change hotel easily after your contract ends or even before if both hotels agree.
Final Tips to Get Selected Fast
- Make a short and clear CV (only 1–2 pages).
- Put good photo in uniform.
- Be ready for Zoom or WhatsApp video interview.
- Speak slowly and clearly in interview.
- Never pay money to agent before you see real job offer (many fake agents cheat).
- Only trust licensed agencies.
Disclaimer
This guide is only to help and teach you. Rules can change anytime. Always check the latest information from: