Oman - Domestic Helper Agencies
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📍 Oman — 12 agencies
Browse verified agencies and find the perfect domestic helper
📍 Oman — 12 agencies
Oman's domestic worker recruitment is regulated by the Ministry of Labour. Licensed agencies in Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar provide recruitment services for housemaids, nannies, caregivers, and drivers from countries including India, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh. Oman's labour laws ensure standardised contracts with clear terms for working hours, rest days, and salary payment. All agencies listed below hold valid Omani recruitment licences and provide transparent pricing, orientation training, and post-arrival support.
63 verified recruitment agencies are currently listed in Oman, serving families in cities including مسقط.
Recruitment offices in Oman must hold a Ministry of Labour licence, and workers enter on employment visas processed with Royal Oman Police. Ask any office for its MOL licence number before paying, insist on the standard contract covering salary, hours, and rest days, and confirm the mandatory guarantee period — reputable Omani offices provide a replacement or refund if the worker is medically unfit or absconds within the first six months.
Official licensing authority: MOL — Ministry of Labour, Sultanate of Oman
Choose a Ministry of Labour-licensed office with a clear contract and guarantee period. This directory lists 60+ verified Omani offices in Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar — compare services and fees, verify each office's MOL licence, and prefer offices that offer the standard six-month replacement guarantee.
Total recruitment costs in Oman typically range OMR 651–1,291 depending on the worker's nationality, covering the visa, medical checks, flights, and office fees. Monthly salaries generally run OMR 100–150 for housemaids, OMR 110–150 for cooks, and OMR 130–170 for drivers.
Reputable licensed offices in Oman provide a mandatory guarantee period — commonly six months — during which the office must replace the worker or refund fees if she is medically unfit, refuses to work, or absconds. Confirm the exact refund timeline in writing before signing.
Look for agencies with the “Verified” badge on their profile. These agencies have been checked for valid government licences, active office presence, and positive customer reviews. You can also filter the listing above to show only verified agencies.
Agencies in Oman offer recruitment services for housemaids, live-in nannies, babysitters, cooks, caregivers for elderly family members, personal drivers, and general household staff. Some agencies specialise in specific nationalities or worker categories.
Costs vary by agency, worker nationality, and contract duration. Contact agencies directly through their profile page for detailed pricing. Most agencies provide transparent fee breakdowns including visa, medical, travel, and contract fees.
The typical recruitment timeline in Oman ranges from 2 to 8 weeks depending on the worker's nationality, visa processing, and medical clearance requirements. Agencies with workers already in-country can often complete placement within 1-2 weeks.