Oman (OMSB) Licence for Nurses from India: The Steps
How a nurse from India gets classified and licensed in Oman: Dataflow, the OMSB exam at Pearson VUE, and the employer's equivalency and licence.
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Dataflow (mandatory, 35 working days by OMSB's standard), the OMSB exam at Pearson VUE (100 questions, pass mark 60%, no maximum attempts), then your employer files the equivalency and the licence.
In Oman, nurses are classified by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) before the Ministry of Health or another employer licenses them. The OMSB exam is taken at Pearson VUE. This guide sets out the steps.
The steps
Dataflow
Verification is mandatory for qualifications from outside Oman. You apply to DataFlow yourself. OMSB's standard is 35 working days from payment.
The OMSB exam at Pearson VUE
The Occupational Classification exam. For nurses: 100 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, pass mark 60%, results e-mailed within 24 hours.
Classification and licence
Employers use the OMSB classification exam for licensing. Your employer files the equivalency of your certificates with OMSB.
Who can sit the nursing exam
OMSB's exam booklet for nurses asks for a Bachelor's degree in nursing from a recognised college. It does not mention diploma nurses: tell us your qualification and we check what OMSB accepts for you.
Oman takes the MEA Apostille, not embassy attestation, for Indian documents. See Oman MEA Apostille.
The exam
- At Pearson VUE, not Prometric.
- No maximum number of attempts, Pearson VUE's OMSB page says.
See Oman exam booking and Oman (OMSB) coaching.
Where Trueway helps
- Oman Dataflow: your documents checked and submitted.
- Good standing for Oman from your council.
- Exam booking and coaching.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oman nursing exam a Prometric exam?
No. The OMSB exam is taken at Pearson VUE.
What is the OMSB pass mark for nurses?
60%.
How many attempts does OMSB allow?
Pearson VUE's OMSB page says there is currently no maximum number of attempts.
What do I do from India for an Oman licence?
From our team: prepare your passport, qualification certificates, experience certificates and professional licence; complete the DataFlow verification; apply for registration through the Oman Ministry of Health; and pass the OMSB exam at Pearson VUE where it applies. Once you meet the requirements, the employer and work visa formalities follow.
Who files the equivalency of my certificates in Oman?
Your employer, through OMSB's e.Equivalency system.
