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The 2nd MoU proposed by Oman is on 'MoU on Combating Infiltration and Smuggling of Persons'. When were these two MoUs proposed. What has been our response so far?

Add a separate issue for the 2nd MoU at https://asp.indemb-oman.gov.in/eoicw3/aqueriesi_list.asp to trace it indpendently.

Reference to your trailing email regarding the death compensation of your husband. You are kindly requested to forward a copy of the death certificate in order to locate the relevant file and coordinate with the concerned law firm, as this pertains to an older case.

2. We would appreciate it if you could provide the death certificate at your earliest convenience to enable us to proceed with the necessary assistance without delay.

Thanks & Regards,
Jaseel Mon
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat

Not related to CW, Sir it may be removed from the pending query list.

Amb wrote to Dr Shankar seeking IMU's self-contained reminder message to Omani authorties with Embassy on cc.

Reminder sent to JS(PIC) Shri Amitabh Prasad seeking formulations that have worked with 3rd countries. DA here to explore similarly third country formulations that Oman has successfully agreed to.

JS(PIC) called to say they are in touch with MEA Gulf Division for way forward.

AS (Gulf) agreed to reconcile internal position with MoD.

Amb requsted from DG Mr Madoud early finalization of the text sent.

Dr Satyavathi, on Embassy's request, sent a note describing potential yet tangible ares of coopration. Amb requested DG Mr Masoud to expedite their resposne on MoU / EPC and also share their comments on the IIMR (Indian Institute of Millets Research) paper on potenal areas of millets cooperation.

Amb approached DG Amb Abdul. He resonded saying the subject is the responsibility of their Department of Global Affairs, that he spoke to them, and that they should respond us soon. In respect of Embassy too approaching the Global Affairs directly, Amb Abdul suggested we gave global affairs some time to respond. Global Affairs responded a day later to say Oman was not interested.

Amb sent message requesting this facility similar to the one received by others.

Amb sent message to Indian side for arranging early visit of experts to Oman, as sought by the latter.

Amb sent requesting early response from MOFA.

MoU is pending with International Cooperation Department, MoHT since 17.06.2025. Amb sent a reminder to DG Haitham.

Amb asked Chairman APEDA to expedite.

Is there any way to bring him back to India considering his age and health conditions or does his sentence be prolonged.

Dr K Shreelatha is to join in Setember 2025. Dhofar Univ suggests Dr Shreelatha joins on Embasssy sponsored visa. EOI has sought from ICCR passport details of Dr Shreelatha.

Name anju
Passport no. C0375225
My indian mobile number - 7814141391 , 7626855224
Employer name Tabit this mobile number 96642213 this address khaburah
Only mobile number agent - 7347521663, 98734124

MEA L&T and ICCR agreed to Mission proposed dispute resolution formulation of:
The provisions of this contract shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Sultanate of Oman. Any dispute arising out of, or in connection with, this MoU shall be settled in good faith amicably through diplomatic channels.

SQU is awaiting administrative approval of their side now.

Amb sent early concurrrence request to SQU.

When Vaibhaw called M Hussam, the latter said SQU is looking at adding a timeline to dispute resolution (either 1 month or 3 months).

Incorrect query entry.

MoU signed on 15 December 2023 for a period of five years. It shall be automatically extended for other similar periods unless any of the parties notifies the other in writing of its intention to terminate it at least 6 months prior to the date of termination.

An executive programme signed between National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) and National Archives of India was signed on 10 February 2025.

An exhibition ‘Legacy of Indo-Oman Relations’ was organized from 11-13 February 2025. The exhibition was jointly organized by the NRAA and the NAI.

Oman proposed this MoU during JCM in Jan 2025. Oman's Ministry of Environment has sent a draft MoU text to their Foreign Office where at present it is under their consideration.

Amb sent a follow up message to DG MOFA Maskari.

Mr. Ajmat Ali visited the Embassy and was informed about the ongoing Amnesty Program, which enables eligible individuals to return to India without paying penalties. As his visa has expired and he is having his passport, he was accordingly advised to book his travel ticket and proceed with his return to India under the Amnesty program.

( Rule Position: As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.)

Indian MoU text shared with Oman in 2023, multiple reminders sent thereafter. Amb's reminder for early response sent to DG Consular Afffairs on 23 June 2025.

Correction: MLAT on civila and commercial matters already signed in 2018. Presently under correspondence for implementation. Our DOLA (Department of Legal Affairs) has sought information on six issues, pending wich implementation of MLAT is in abeyance.

Amb asked Ghosh to prepare a self-contained NV that can be sent to Oman side seeking response to pending queries from DOLA.

List of courses along with NV sent to MoFA is attached herewith.

Shyni Manoj to applicant ( She is in the Embassy Shelter)

The Embassy established contact with the sponsor, who informed us that he had already lodged a complaint against her in Ministry of Labour and the case will be taken up shortly.

Puspanjali to applicant (Visitor at Embassy)

Spoke to the sponsor regarding Mr. Amar Singh’s repatriation request. Mr. Amar Singh completed only 13 days in the company, labour Card has not been issued yet. After Embassy's intervention, sponsor agreed amicably and agreed to send him back to India.

Mr. Mohammad Intezar visited the Embassy and was informed about the ongoing Amnesty Program.

Embassy official has established contact with the employer, Mr. Kayaz, +96892040848 on 23.06.2025. He informed that regarding Mr. Mehaboob Khan, only two months’ salary is pending, which he is ready to pay, along with handing over the passport and providing an air ticket to India.

The same information was conveyed to the applicant, Mr. Mehaboob Khan, over the phone at +96879219549. He was also informed about the ongoing amnesty program, as his visa has expired. Additionally, he was advised that if the employer’s offer is not acceptable to him, he will need to take up the matter with the Ministry of Labour.

Mr. Mehaboob Khan stated that he will think about it and take the necessary steps.

Three individuals visited the Embassy and were informed about the ongoing Amnesty Program, which allows eligible individuals to return to India without paying penalties. Accordingly, they have been registered for the program through the Ministry’s official website. The details are as follows:

Rajesh Singh Panwar – Reference Number: 202506230064

Tej Pratap Kharbar – Reference Number: 202506230062

Ashish Purna Singh – Reference Number: 202506230061

Once the necessary approvals are obtained from the Ministry, they will be informed to book their travel tickets and proceed to the Labour Office Department at the airport to depart under the Amnesty Program.

( Rule Position: As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.)

Embassy contacted Wattaya ROP who informed that Ms. Swati Satish Kulkarni is currently detained in Wattaya Police Station for the charges of theft complaint filed by her sponsor. The case is under trial

The same has been communicated to the family of the above mentioned name.

Ref. Q ID No. 424 requesting for the issuing of required document for airlifting of the mortal remains of late Mr. Premshankar Jangi Yadav, Passport No: W0294478 passed away on 21.06.2025

As requested, kindly find attached (above) No Objection Certificate (NOC), death certificate, condolence letter from the Embassy, & SOP letter to employer for final settlement in respect of late Mr. Premshankar Jangi Yadav for further necessary action.

Ref. Q ID No. 430 requesting for the issuing of required document for local burial of the mortal remains of late Mr. Abdul Gafoor Bavakunju, Passport No: T5182587 passed away on 20.06.2025

As requested, kindly find attached (above) No Objection Certificate (NOC), death certificate, condolence letter from the Embassy in respect of late Mr. Abdul Gafoor Bavakunju for further necessary action.

Ref. Q ID No. 433 requesting for the issuing of required document for airlifting the mortal remains in respect of late Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav, Passport No: N4890197, who passed away on 22.06.2025

2. On 23.06.2025, Embassy has issued all necessary documents such as No Objection Certificate (NOC), death certificate, condolence letter from the Embassy & SOP letter to employer for final settlement are handed over to Mr. Abedbhai in order to facilitate the airlifting of mortal remains in respect of late Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav.

There is one more query related to Ms. Fathime Syed Ali. in Query No. 380. Hence this query may be treated as closed.

Embassy contacted ROP (CID) who informed that Ms. Upsana Darjee is currently detained in joint inspection team (Al Khabura) in the charges of absconding complaint filed by her sponsor. Ms. Upsana Darjee will be repatriated to India shortly.

kindly provide following details for further assistance.

Passport or Resident card copy:
Local contact No:
Employer details( Name & contact no):
Local Agent Details:

With reference to your query in respect of Mr. Mohamed Razaque. This is to inform that the matter has to be taken up with the local authorities to ascertain the case details of Mr. Mohamed Razaque , holder of Passport No: M6997244. Accordingly, a formal communication on the subject matter will be sent to the local authorities. Once the Embassy receives an update from the local authorities, you will be updated accordingly.

My name is Nagesh Vatsyayan, an Indian national with passport number Z5303898.
I have been working in Oman as a general manager with M/S Aburiyadh Trading and Contracting Company LLC since 02.06.2023 under Oman Residence Card No 60348151. .
My residence card has expired on 02.06.2025 and I wish to go back to India . I had verbally informed my sponsor of my wish to go back in April 2025 and again on 4th of June 2025. Official email to this effect was submitted on 09th June 2025 ( Copy attached ).
The company is owned by Mr. Venugopal Pariyadath , ( Email - venugopal.pariyadath@gmail.com) Tel 99339292
Before joining the company Mr. VenugopalI had taken my original Engineering degree in the month of March 2023 for obtaining visa for me in the category of engineer. Copy of his acknowledgement of having received my degree in the form of a whatsapp message is attached for your reference . Now Mr. Venugopal is not returning the degree in spite of many verbal requests and even the written request by email on 9th June 2025 and Whatsapp request of 10.06.2025 have not been responded.
I am attaching a CR copy of the company and also my correspondence with Mr. Venugopal regarding the degree for your reference.

I request you to please intervene in this matter to get my original degree released which has great emotional value for me and also this is required for my future career and professional ventures in my life in India and abroad.

Thanking You

Nagesh Vatsyayan
93891551

2. With reference with your query and trailing mail the Embassy established contact with Mr. Venugopal Pariyadath (Tel 99339292), who informed us that he had already lodged a complaint in Ministry of Labour against you and is not ready to share any extra details as he has lodged a complaint in Ministry of Labour. Hence you are requested to follow up with concerned authority.

3. For further query you may revert us by the same email.

Regards,

Shyni Manoj

Community Welfare Section

Embassy of India

Ms. Shubpreet attended the hearing at MOL and her sponsor was not ready to settle the case. He was- demanding RO 1250/-. the next hearing date at MOL is on 03.08.2025

Ms. Durga Devi Pinipe came to Oman six years ago on tourist visa which was expired. She requested for repatriation however, she is not having original passport, EC application is filled and is under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.
Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

Family letter which we received from the family is with incomplete details. Awaiting for the revised letter from the family of the deceased.

Reference to your recent query and our telephonic conversation, the Embassy has reviewed your complaint and found that the matter requires resolution through appropriate legal channels. For your assistance, please find below the link to the list of panel lawyers empanelled with the Embassy, who may be contacted (if legal support is required):

Embassy panel lawyer details Link :
https://www.indemb-oman.gov.in/eoi.php?id=lawyers

Embassy has received a representation from your employee, Mr. Joseph John, holding Civil ID 134750815 regarding his pending leave salary and passport. Mr. Joseph is requesting to get his passport 15 days prior to his travel. You may look into the matter and do the needful and revert.

Regards,

Vinisha D'Sa
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat
T.No. 00-968-24684500
Fax No. 00-968-24698291
email: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in
https://email.gov.in/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en&id=458499&part=2

Ministry of Higher Education of Oman is requested to provide details of the team (alongwith their names, contact details i.e. email id, mobile number etc.) formed by the Ministry for organizing the Forum/Summit.

Please find attached the request received from the family regarding the status update of the death compensation case pertaining to Late Mr. Nizamuddin Adam Parker (File No: MUS/436/215/2012).

2. In this regard, we kindly request you to provide the latest update on the case at the earliest convenience, to enable us to inform the family accordingly.

Thanks & Regards,
Jaseel Mon
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat

Ms. Kavya informed Embassy that she is on employment visa Resident card has been issued. She came to Oman in April 2025. She reported she is suffering from excessive work, no resting time. She is also having some health issue. Due to excessive work she is also having breathing issues. She is unable to work hence, informed sponsor to go back to India but sponsor refused to send her as he spent huge amount on her recruitment. Ms. Kavya is trying to contact Oman agent but agent is not responding. So sponsor is asking her to pay the recruitment expenses to repatriate her. She said she would not be able to pay the expenses hence, requesting for Embassy's assistance for her repatriation.

Ms. Nazmin reportedly came to Oman on visit visa.ID card has not been issued. We will be taking up with the Immigration for checking the visa status and sponsor details.

Regarding the settlement, we kindly request you to provide us with the bank account details for the "Embassy of India, Muscat." This is because we currently do not have a chequebook, and a direct bank transfer would be the most convenient & efficient method for us to remit the funds.
Once we receive the bank details, we will proceed with the transfer promptly. The funds will then be disbursed to Mr. Balanaganathan Udaiyappan's legal heirs through the appropriate District Authorities in India.

All the best
Afaq Al Musan Treading LLC

Requested details as follows

George Gaspar----- 71262964
Milton Nicklas --------91861674
Maria Risab------------71290822
Joslin Orishno--------NO MOBILE PHONE NUMBER.

DETAILS OF SPONSOR.
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NAME--------------------MUHAMMAD SABA ALI AL WOHIBI
COMPANY NAME----MUHAMMAD SABA ALI AL WAHIBI TRADING ( CR NO:1316492)
PHONE NO:----------99288824.

Thanking you
Dr. Abdul jaleel
HCA ,Masirah

We are mailing from Nizamabad MP ARAVIND DHARMAPURI'S office in Hyderabad, Telangana State.

Miss Koyya Kavya went to Muscat for work. She now wants to return to India, but a person named Kapil is not allowing her to come back. They have taken her passport and are asking for a large amount of money to let her return. She is being forced to do too much work, which she cannot manage because she is not getting proper food and is facing health problems. She needs to return to India for better treatment. Her family is very worried about her. We kindly request your help in bringing her back to India safely.

· Koyya Kavya’s Mobile Number (Kuwait): +965-8688953984

· Contact Person in India (Mr. Arjun): +91-8497919404

· Passport Number: Not available

We are attaching her Aadhar ID. Please update the status ASAP.

THANK YOU, SIR

Thank you for your email and taking interest in getting my engineering original degree released from my sponsor Mrr. Venugopal.
I have also registered a case yesterday evening in the ministry of manpower through a sanad service center. Copy of the case acknowledgement is attached for your reference . I have done this to protect my rights .
To harass me more , yesterday , Mr. Venugopal sent me a letter accusing me of being responsible for some tendering error which is going to result in a loss of RO 60,000.00 to the company . He is threatening to take legal action against me . I am attaching a copy of the letter for your reference.
I am not responsible for any such error. The tendering process is a group activity and not by a single individual. . Tendering is mainly handled by the quantity surveyor . Mr. Venugopal is fully involved in the tendering and quantity surveyor has been submitting all the tenders to Mr. Venugopal ., who , during the process of tender preparation has been advising and returning back with any changes desired by him. I am not an authorised signatory in the company and do nor carry any profit or loss responsibility. The final tender submission has been submitted by Mr. Venugopal and he only has signed the awarded contract document. Being head of the company and owner he he is responsible .
Venugopal is trying to malign my image and trying to block me from joining a new employer. I am no more under his sponsorship because my residence card has already expired.
I am now consulting a lawyer to reply to his notice . This was for your information and record.

Regards

Nagesh Vatsyayan

On 24.06.2025, Attache(ETC) spoke with Ms. Mawia Yahya Khalifa Al Mughair, Head of External Communication & International Organizations Section and asked her about the details of team nominated by the Ministry. She informed that the team will be led by Dr. Mariam. Dr. Mariam is not available in this week as she is busy with training schedule. She will be available in next week. Attache(ETC) requested for a meeting to discuss further on this. Ms. Mawia stated that she will finalize the things in this week and meeting can be done in next week in the Ministry. Ms. Mawia will be on leave from next week.

Attache(ETC) also requested for the list of Indian institutions which their Ministry is targeting for this Forum.

Ms. Nazmin came on visit visa which is valid till 20.07.2025. She requested for repatriation she is not having her passport, EC application is filled and under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As Mr. Rajashekar Pallapu visited the Embassy and he was an absconder, he was informed about the ongoing Amnesty Program, which allows eligible individuals to return to India without paying penalties. Accordingly, he has been registered for the Amnesty Program through the Ministry’s official website.
Reference Number: 202506240020

The applicant has also submitted a duly filled Emergency Certificate (EC) application form for the issuance of the EC. Once the Emergency Certificate is issued and necessary approval is obtained from the Ministry, As Mr. Rajashekar Pallapu will be informed to book the ticket and approach the airport( Labour office Department) to travel under the Amnesty Program.

Ms. Radha's visa status has been checked and it is confirmed that she is on visit visa which was expired she requested for repatriation she is not having her passport, EC application is filled and under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

Rule Position: As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.
Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

EC application of Ms. Uma is filled and is under process. She will be repatriated shortly on ongoing Amnesty Grace period.

Ms. Fareeda Bano visa status has been checked and it is confirmed that she is on visit visa which was expired. As she requested for her repatriation and not having original passport, EC application is filled and under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

Rule Position: As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.
Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

Applicant is asked to provide the details of her complaint, her local contact number in Oman, the contact number of her sponsor, and a copy of her passport.

In connection with the marital dispute case, Mrs. Shakira Nousheen had approached the Embassy and stating that her husband had confiscated her passport. After continuous intervention and several rounds of discussion by the Embassy, the husband has now returned the passport to his wife. Accordingly, the matter may be considered as closed.

Ms. Naga Lakshmi Badugu came to Oman on visit visa which was expired. She requested for repatriation. She is not having her passport, EC application is filled and under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.
Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.

Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

Puspanjali to applicant ( Visitor at Embassy)

As Mr. Gireesh Sukumaran visited the Embassy, he was informed about the ongoing Amnesty Program, which allows eligible individuals to return to India without paying penalties. Accordingly, he has been registered for the Amnesty Program through the Ministry’s official website.
Reference Number: 202506240060

The applicant has also submitted a duly filled Emergency Certificate (EC) application form for the issuance of the EC.

Once the Emergency Certificate is issued and necessary approval is obtained from the Ministry, Mr. Gireesh Sukumaran will be informed to book the ticket and approach the airport( Labour office department) to travel under the Amnesty Program.

( Rule Position: As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.
Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.)

Ref. trailing email regarding surrender of passport to the employer.
2. This is to inform that as per the article 6 Local Labour Law in Oman "It is not permitted for the employer to keep the passport of the worker or his personal documents except with the written consent of the worker". Therefore, you are advised not to surrender your passport to employer.

regards,

Vinisha
Community Welfare Wing
Indian Embassy, Muscat
Sultanate of Oman

On 18 June 2025, Mission received an NV from MoFA conveying the apologies of the concerned Omani authorities for joining of IBCA. The response from Omani authorities has been shared with to MEA.

The Embassy has received a grievance from your former employee, Mr. Shankar Das (Employee ID: 652659), regarding the following pending dues from your company:

Two months’ unpaid salary

Payment for 40 days of earned paid leave

Return air ticket (as per company policy)

Gratuity for three years of service

Full and final settlement of his employment

You are requested to look into the matter at the earliest, take the necessary action, and revert with an update.

Regards,

Anoop Nandakumar
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat
T.No. 00-968-24684500
Fax No. 00-968-24698291
email: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in
https://email.gov.in/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en&id=458499&part=2

An NV ascertaining the reason for not to joining the Alliance sent to MoFA on 24.06.2025. A copy of the NV is attached herewith.

Person to applicant ( visitor at Embassy)

Spoke to Mr. Ashraf from the company, who informed that an absconding notice has been filed against the individual and that his passport has been submitted to the Ministry of Labour (MoL). The individual has been advised to approach the MoL directly to retrieve his passport. He has expressed that he does not wish to exit the country but instead wants to regularize his status by transferring to a new sponsor. Accordingly, we have not registered him under the Amnesty Program.

Ref. Q ID No. 438 requesting for the issuing of required document for airlifting the mortal remains in respect of late Mr. Ramnath Ram, Passport No: U0093977, who passed away on 21.06.2025

2. On 24.06.2025, Embassy has issued all necessary documents such as No Objection Certificate (NOC), death certificate, condolence letter from the Embassy & SOP letter to employer for final settlement are handed over to Mr. Niyas in order to facilitate the airlifting of mortal remains in respect of late Mr. Ramnath Ram.

India complaint received, will be forwarded to the concerned authority post verification and approval from Mission Officer.

Embassy contacted sponsor who informed that the maid has been returned to the agency. Sponsor is unwilling to repatriate Ms. Shabana as she is under guarantee period and sponsor had spent OMR 1040/- on her recruitment. We have spoken to the agent who informed that Ms. Shabana approached to the agent and has requested the agent to change sponsorship as her husband is suffering from cancer, she is in need of money for the treatment of her husband. Agent is willing to change the sponsorship and Shabana is also ready to work with another sponsor. Thus we may close the case.

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious issue I am facing due to the unlawful issuance of a sponsored tourist visa in my name by my previous employer, Al Hajiry Trading LLC, without my knowledge or consent, which is now obstructing my re-entry to Oman for a new employment opportunity.

Personal Details:
Name: Venkatraman Govindarajulu
Passport Number: X6541803
Previous Visa Type: Tourist Visa
Previous Employer: Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Designation: Manager (QA/QC)
Employment ID: AHT-7299
Period of Employment: 09/03/2025 to 28/05/2025
Date of Resignation: 19/05/2025 (as per 7-day notice in offer letter)
Date of Final Exit: 28/05/2025

I had been employed with Al Hajiry Trading LLC on a tourist visa, with the understanding from the employer that the employment visa process would follow post-joining due to project urgency. Upon deciding to resign, I followed all formalities including submitting my resignation in writing, handing over responsibilities, and exiting Oman on 28/05/2025.

However, to my dismay, my new employment visa application (with BEC) was rejected by ROP Oman on 12/06/2025 due to a still-active tourist visa issued in my name by Golden Holidays Travels, allegedly on behalf of Al Hajiry Trading LLC, without my knowledge or approval.

Despite several follow-ups with Mr. Bijo Thomas (HR Manager) and a travel agency representative (introduced as Mr. Benny), the issue remains unresolved. I was also misled into paying 30 OMR for cancellation which was later refunded due to non-action.

The HR manager claims no responsibility for the travel agency’s actions and refuses to confirm cancellation. This situation is deliberately blocking my new employment opportunity and causing unnecessary hardship and distress.

I kindly request the Indian Embassy in Oman to:

Intervene in this matter and take it up with relevant Omani authorities to cancel the invalid visa issued without my consent.

Support my re-entry to Oman by ensuring the visa record is cleared at the earliest.

I am attaching the following supporting documents for your reference:

Previous employment offer letter (Al Hajiry Trading LLC)

Resignation acceptance copy

Handing over clearance certificate

Exit flight ticket copy

Passport copy

New employment offer letter (BEC)

My Contact Details:
Venkatraman Govindarajulu
Mobile: +91 9941117411
Email: venkatart22@gmail.com

Previous Employer Contact:
Mr. Bijo Thomas (HR Manager) – +968 98084073
Mr. Rabia (PRO) – +968 99878958

I would be sincerely grateful for your immediate attention and assistance in resolving this issue so I may proceed with my employment opportunity in Oman.

Warm regards,
Venkatraman Govindarajulu
Passport No: X6541803
India

2. The Embassy established contact with Mr. Bijo Thomas (HR Manager) at +968 9808 4073, who informed us that the travel agent is currently awaiting certain documents required to cancel the tourist visa issued for the individual. This update has also been conveyed to the new company (BEC), and the matter is expected to be resolved shortly.

3. The Embassy also attempted to contact the travel agent, Mr. Mehaboob (+968 9517 9389), who informed us that he is currently traveling back to Muscat and will provide an update upon his arrival.

Regards,

Shyni Manoj
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India

This is to inform that Ms. Upasana is currently in the custody of Ministry of Labour, Ruwi as she is absconder. As she is not having original passport we informed MOL, Ruwi to fill the EC application form and submit. We are awaiting for the EC application form of Ms. Upasana from MOL. Once we receive the application we will process.

Embassy contacted sponsor who informed that Ms. Fatima worked with sponsor for 19 years. Ms. Fatima met with accident and she was provided medical assistance. Sponsor informed she has no objection to repatriate Ms. Fatima however, she is awaiting for the accident insurance claim amount. Ms. Fatima's visa is also expiring and she would be repatriated shortly as informed by her sponsor.

A whatsapp message has been sent to Ms. Laxmi Vanamali asking for more information like passport copy, sponsor's and agent contact details. Also requested her to contact Embassy on toll free number 80071234 or approach Embassy directly on working days (Sunday-Thursday) during office hours 07:00 AM to 03:30PM.

With reference to your trailing email this is to inform that Embassy tried to contact Mr. Raju, foreman of the company on the number 78750725 provided by you however, there is no response from his end.

In view of the above, you are requested to provide the contact number of Manager or sponsor to assist you.

You are also requested to contact Embassy of toll free number 80071234 for further assistance.

Regards,

Christ Udaya Matla
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat
Sultanate of Oman.

DG Haitham says MoU is alrady signed and what is to be discussed is its implementation. He and his team is ready to discuss this with us.
Amb sent DG Haitham a message saying (i) MoU is yet to be signed (ii) any day mutually convenient we would be happy to discuss.

Also recalled, in my message to DG Haitham, that:

There is an MoU under negotiations between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman in the field of Heritage, Museums and Tourism.

Our Embassy shared the draft with Omani side in May 2023. The matter was followed up at various levels including during the State Visit of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to India. Omani Foreign Ministry forwarded to us a revised draft in May 2025.

Tried contacting the sponsor multiple times; however, there has been no response. The Embassy has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Labour on a verbal request from the applicant and provided the applicant's mobile number for correspondence.
Complaint Reference Number: REF2506240048
The applicant has been advised to visit the Dispute Settlement Department at the Ministry of Labour, Mawaleh, Muscat, to inquire about the date and time of the hearing related to his case.

Please find the attached death certificate as required.
Thanks

2. This to inform that Emergency Certificate (EC) of Ms. Manoj is ready to dispatch, and she has been advised to collect her EC from the Embassy.

Warm regards,

Dinesh Rana
Attache (L&CW-II)
Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India,
Muscat
+968-24684522

Actually she is working as a house nurse and presently where she is working there is a men who is harrassing her.
Contact no. Of Bisma Bilal: +968 9299 8231
Contact no. Of sponsor: +968 9065 4836

Ms. Varalakshmi Kilimi came to Oman on visit visa which was expired. She requested for her repatriation and she is holding original expire passport with her. EC application is filled and is under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.

Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

Ms. Faizia Banu Shafiulla reportedly came to Oman on visit visa 3 years ago which was expired and work visa has not been stamped. She requested for her repatriation however, she is not original passport with her. EC application is filled and is under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.

Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

Ms. Bhavitha Thokala reportedly came to Oman on visit visa 2 years ago which was expired and work visa has not been stamped as informed by her. She requested for her repatriation however, she is not original passport with her. EC application is filled and is under process. She will be repatriated shortly.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.

Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

With regard to the subject matter please be noted that the required documents have to be received from the concerned authorities. The same was delayed due to pandemic and other administrative reasons. We are continuously following up with the authorities to obtain the documents. As and when the documents received we will proceed with filing the compensation case

Regards

vivek chandran
For Rajab Al Kathiri Law firm

Regarding the subject matter please be noted that the civil claim was filed before the Primary court and the same was rejected by the court. We filed appeal against the primary court order which was also rejected. We went further by filing appeal to Supreme Court but the same was also rejected by the court. All the details have been shared earlier and you may check your file to have the details

Vivek Chandran
For Rajab Al kathiri law Firm

2. As you were informed earlier, Embassy contacted the agent who informed that Ms. Surayya Maradgi currently at the agency office. As she is on employment visa her sponsor incurred OMR 1100/- towards her recruitment and he is demanding recruitment expenses to repatriate Ms. Surayya Maradgi.

Warm regards,

Rasha Al Omairi

Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Muscat
T.No. 00-968-24684500
Fax No. 00-968-24698291
email: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in
https://email.gov.in/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en&id=458499&part=2

This is to inform that Ms. Grace Mulaparthi visited the Embassy. When she visited Embassy she was not having passport copy she is only having passport number and not having any other details. The passport details are not found in the PSP system. As she does not have the sponsor's details or passport details we have referred her case to the CID department for performing finger print to find the visa status and retrieve sponsor's and passport details. After retrieving the information from the CID department accordingly, she has been registered under the Amnesty Program through the Ministry’s official website.Reference Number: 202506230047. EC form has been filled and is under process.

As per current Amnesty 2025: Oman implemented an amnesty program for migrant workers, granting them a chance to rectify their residency status or transfer to new employers without paying fines for expired visas or overstaying.

Eligibility: The amnesty primarily targeted foreign nationals with expired visas or those who had overstayed their permits.

Waiver: The program waived fines associated with expired visas or overstaying.

As per our previous communication, I have now received a formal warning memo from my employer (Asyad Facilities Management LLC), which contains several threats including salary deductions, termination, and a demand to pay OMR 1000 before departure.

I am sharing this document with you for your kind attention and protection. I have not been paid for four months, and this memo seems to be an act of retaliation for reporting the matter.

I kindly request the Embassy’s urgent support and protection against any false absconding report, unfair deductions, and forced payment threats.

Thank you again for your kind assistance.

Sincerely,

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