Oman: Information on whether a non-national (Sri Lankan) has the right to remain in Oman after working in the country for ten years
Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
Publication Date | 1 May 1997 |
Citation / Document Symbol | OMN26889.E |
Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Oman: Information on whether a non-national (Sri Lankan) has the right to remain in Oman after working in the country for ten years, 1 May 1997, OMN26889.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab948.html [accessed 20 May 2023] |
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Information on whether a non-national (Sri Lankan) has the right to remain in Oman could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB. However, please find attached a 3 May 1996 Moneyclips article which carries the new Law on Residence of Expatriates in Oman and a June 1995 Middle East Executive Reports article which provides a commentary on this legislation.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Attachments
Middle East Executive Reports [Washington, DC]. June 1995. Abdulrahman Mohamed Elnafie and Bridget McArdle McKinney. "Oman's New Law On Residence of Expatriates." (NEXIS)
Moneyclips [London]. 3 May 1995. "New Visa and Registration Rules For Expatriates; Royal Decree No. 16/95 on Expatriates." (NEXIS)
Additional Sources Consulted
RefWorld Database. July 1996.
Two oral sources consulted did not provide information on the requested subject.
Note on contacting foreign diplomatic representatives in Canada:
Ability to obtain information from diplomatic representatives depends on availability of information and cooperation from individual countries.
On-line search of media sources.