Government Relations & Visa Compliance Specialist

Courtyard by Marriott; Muscat; On-site; OMR 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott in Muscat, Oman is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator responsible for processing employees' visas and related government documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining communication with government authorities.

Responsibilities include license management, visa expiry tracking, and assisting with government matters. The role supports sales leads from local firms and government bodies and requires coordinating visa-related activities across departments.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements for government relations and HR roles.
• Knowledge of visa processing, licenses, and government regulations.
• Experience in handling government and municipal agency interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manages and ensures licenses for hotel, associates, or guests are obtained on time.
• Monitors visa, occupational card and passport expiration for all associates.
• Files visa applications for guests and employees and ensures timely approvals.
• Maintains weekly cost overview with detailed justification.
• Coordinates departures at airport to cancel visas post-contract.
• Assists Sales with leads from local companies and Government institutions.
• Supports government matters and processes with relevant agencies.

Skills

Visa processing

Education

High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in government relations, HR, management operations, or related area

2-year degree in Government Relations, HR, Business Admin, or related major; 1 year experience in government relations, HR, management operations, or related area

Job description

Courtyard by Marriott in Muscat, Oman is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator responsible for processing employees' visas and related government documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining communication with government authorities.

Responsibilities include license management, visa expiry tracking, and assisting with government matters. The role supports sales leads from local firms and government bodies and requires coordinating visa-related activities across departments.