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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Oman Tourist eVisa (Visit Unsponsored)
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Short-stay tourist visa issued online by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) for leisure visits. Available as a single-entry 10-day or 30-day permit, or a one-year multiple-entry permit with each stay capped at 30 days. Applicants need a passport valid at least six months, confirmed accommodation and onward travel; nationals of many countries are also eligible for a visa on arrival or short visa-free entry. The tourist visa does not permit any paid work or study in Oman.
Government fee
OMR 20
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
30 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportValid at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Confirmed accommodationHotel booking or host details in Oman.
Return/onward ticketEvidence of onward or return travel.
Transit Visa
Oman Transit Visa
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Short transit permit for travellers passing through Oman en route to a third country, generally valid for up to 72 hours. Requires confirmed onward travel and, where relevant, a visa for the final destination.
Government fee
OMR 5
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
3 days
Validity
10 days
Document checklist (3)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Onward ticketConfirmed ticket to the final destination.
Destination visaOptionalVisa for the onward country, where required.
Business Visitor Visa
Oman Business Visit eVisa
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Short-stay visa for non-residents attending meetings, conferences, negotiations or exploratory business visits in Oman, typically requiring a sponsoring company or invitation from an Omani host. It does not authorise taking up local employment. Available as single or multiple-entry through the ROP eVisa portal.
Government fee
OMR 20
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
30 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportValid at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Invitation letterLetter from the Omani host company stating purpose and duration.
Company/employment letterLetter from the applicant's employer abroad.
Return/onward ticketEvidence of onward or return travel.
Medical Treatment Visa
Oman Medical Treatment Visa
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Short-stay visa for travellers seeking medical treatment at a licensed Omani hospital or clinic, supported by a letter from the treating facility. May be extended where treatment is ongoing. Does not permit work or study.
Government fee
OMR 20
Processing time
7 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (4)
Hospital letterConfirmation/appointment from a licensed Omani medical facility.
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Proof of fundsEvidence of ability to pay for treatment and stay.
Return ticketOptionalOnward or return travel.
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Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Oman Student Visa
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Residence visa for foreign students enrolled at an accredited Omani university or college, sponsored by the institution. Valid for the academic year and renewable for the course duration. Holders must remain enrolled; employment requires separate authorisation.
Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose
Processing time
21 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (4)
Admission letterAcceptance from an accredited Omani institution.
PassportValid passport.
Proof of funds/tuitionEvidence of ability to cover fees and living costs.
Medical certificateHealth check as required.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Self-Employment Visa
Oman Self-Employment / Professional Residence
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Residence basis for foreign professionals operating their own licensed activity in Oman, typically by registering a sole-proprietor or small company through Invest Easy and holding the relevant professional licence. Validity is generally two years and renewable. Suited to consultants and independent professionals who self-sponsor their stay.
Work: Work limited to the licensed activity
Study: Resident; may study
Family: May sponsor family subject to income
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportValid passport.
Commercial/professional licenceLicence for the self-employed activity.
Commercial registrationCR for the sole-proprietor/company.
Proof of fundsEvidence of capital and means of support.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Investor Residency
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Foreigners who register/own a company in Oman qualify for an investor residence visa tied to the entity, with 5-year (OMR 250,000) and 10-year (OMR 500,000) long-term investor residency tiers for larger investments.
Employer-sponsored work visa allowing a foreign national to take up employment in Oman, granted at the request and under the responsibility of an Omani employer after a labour clearance from the Ministry of Labour. Typically valid for two years and renewable, it serves as the basis for the resident card (Oman ID). Holders may sponsor family members once salary and housing conditions are met. Work is tied to the sponsoring employer.
Work: up to 45 h/week
Family: Family sponsorship subject to salary/housing thresholds
Government fee
OMR 20
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Labour clearanceMinistry of Labour approval/quota for the post.
Employment contractSigned contract with the Omani employer.
Educational/professional certificatesAttested qualifications relevant to the role.
Medical certificateHealth/medical fitness check as required.
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Oman Investor Residency — 10-Year (Golden Residency)
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Long-term investor residency granting a renewable 10-year permit. Qualifying routes include investing at least OMR 500,000 in an Omani LLC or public joint-stock company, purchasing real estate worth OMR 500,000 or more, or establishing a company employing at least 50 Omani nationals. Applicants must be 21+, financially solvent, in good health and have a clean criminal record. Residency extends to spouse, children (no age cap as of 2025) and dependent parents. Applications are processed via the Invest Easy portal.
Work: May own and manage the invested business
Study: Resident; may study
Residency: Renewable 10-year residency; no automatic citizenship
Family: Spouse, children and dependent parents included
Processing time
15 days
Validity
3,650 days
Min. investment
OMR 500,000
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid passport of the main applicant.
Proof of investmentCompany registration, share certificate, or title deed evidencing OMR 500,000+.
Bank statementsEvidence of financial solvency and source of funds.
Criminal record certificateClean police clearance.
Medical certificateProof of good health.
Family documentsOptionalMarriage and birth certificates for included dependants.
Residence by Real Estate
Oman Residence via Integrated Tourism Complex Property
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Foreign nationals who buy freehold residential property within a designated Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) — such as Al Mouj, Muscat Hills or Jebel Sifah — receive a renewable residence permit for the owner and immediate family for as long as they retain ownership. This is a long-standing route separate from the 2025 Golden Residency tiers; no minimum price is fixed nationally but it depends on the development.
Study: Resident; may study
Residency: Renewable while property is owned
Family: Owner's immediate family included
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportValid passport.
Title deedProof of freehold ownership within a designated ITC.
Bank statementsProof of funds for upkeep.
Medical certificateOptionalHealth check as required.
Residence by Real Estate
Oman Investor Residency — 5-Year (Golden Residency)
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Renewable 5-year investor residency for those investing at least OMR 250,000 in an Omani company or purchasing real estate worth OMR 250,000 or more. Requirements mirror the 10-year tier (age 21+, solvency, good health, clean record) and residency extends to the immediate family. Processed via the Invest Easy portal.
Work: May manage the invested business/property
Study: Resident; may study
Residency: Renewable 5-year residency
Family: Immediate family included
Processing time
15 days
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
OMR 250,000
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid passport of the main applicant.
Proof of investmentTitle deed or company documents evidencing OMR 250,000+.
Bank statementsEvidence of solvency and source of funds.
Criminal record certificateClean police clearance.
Medical certificateProof of good health.
Business Investor Visa
Oman Investor Visa (Company Formation via Invest Easy)
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Residence visa for owners/partners of an Omani company registered through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion's Invest Easy platform. 100% foreign ownership is permitted in most activities under the Foreign Capital Investment Law. Validity is typically two years, renewable, and allows the investor to manage the business and sponsor family. Lower investment than the Golden Residency tiers but without the 5/10-year benefits.
Work: May manage own company
Study: Resident; may study
Family: Investor may sponsor family
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportValid passport.
Commercial registrationOmani company CR naming the investor.
Capital evidenceProof of paid-up capital / investment.
ClearancesOptionalRelevant municipal and tax clearances.
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Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Oman Family Joining Visa
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Allows a foreign resident in Oman to sponsor a spouse and children to live with them, subject to a minimum salary (commonly around OMR 600/month for many roles) and suitable accommodation. The dependant's permit is tied to the sponsor's residence and is renewable alongside it.
Study: Dependent children may enrol in school
Family: Spouse and children of the sponsor
Government fee
OMR 20
Processing time
14 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Sponsor's resident cardValid Oman ID of the sponsoring resident.
Marriage/birth certificatesAttested proof of relationship.
Salary certificateEvidence the sponsor meets the income threshold.
Tenancy contractProof of suitable accommodation.
PassportValid passport of each dependant.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Oman Residence for Spouse of an Omani National
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Residence permit for the foreign spouse of an Omani citizen, sponsored by the Omani partner. Renewable, it provides a stable basis to live in Oman; naturalisation may be considered after a long period of marriage and continuous residence under the Omani Nationality Law, subject to ministerial discretion.
Study: May study as a resident
Residency: Long-term residence; discretionary naturalisation under the Nationality Law
Family: Children of the marriage are typically Omani by descent
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (4)
Marriage certificateAttested marriage certificate recognised in Oman.
Omani spouse's IDValid Omani national ID of the sponsor.
PassportValid passport of the foreign spouse.
Medical certificateOptionalHealth check as required.
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Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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