For Oman no NOC required from 2021

Oman sultanate decisions fits with vision 2040. sultanate takes certain priorities into account by addressing issues that affect its quest to be in the fore front of advanced countries . source ; ONA

Muscat,  ----The sultanate will cancel No -objection -certificate (NOC) Who wish to transfer their  services  to different  sponsers upon the end or termination of their services with existing sponsers. The decision to cancel NOCs will be enforced  from the start of next year 2021  with aim of making the labour market  more attractive and competitive , as well as correcting its conditions.

The sultanate's  decision will achieve many  positive outcomes, both for workers and employer. New social and economic  principles stated  in the Basic Laws of the  state 

Protecting the confidentiality of the employer's information and client data

Ensuring  employer's right to offset damaging competition from firm specializing in same field .

Reduced the gap and competitiveness of Omani workforce , compared to Non Omani.

 Protecting the right of expat workers who come under pressure from some employers  who use NOC to deprive  quitting  expats  froom working  in sultanate  for two years  after the termination of their services. 

 Endorsing  contracts that regulate contractual relationships between the two parties.

 Source; ONA