The Oman immigration system provides a variety of visas but only a few long-term residency options.
Using the services of an immigration lawyer who is knowledgeable about Oman immigration law will
ensure that you are on the right track from the start.
Foreign nationals are granted employment visas in Oman at the request of Omani employers. The
Ministry of Manpower will require a labour permit. Oman employment visas are valid for up to two
years. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 60. While employment visas in Oman can be
extended indefinitely, there is no pathway to permanent residency.
The Ministry of Manpower restricts which occupations are
eligible for a work visa. Persons falling in the following professions are
eligible: accounting, administration, human resources, airport
professionals, engineering, insurance, information technology, sales,
media and medical professionals.
Investor visas are granted to qualified entrepreneurs and investors who relocate to Oman to run their
businesses. Omani investor visas are typically granted for up to two years and can be extended. Written
approval from Oman's Ministry of Commerce and Industry must be obtained in order to be granted.
An investor work permit from the Ministry of Manpower, as well as a residency permit from the
Directorate General of Passport and Residence must be obtained.
Spouses and children under the age of 21 of foreign
employees in Oman can apply. In this case, the Omani
citizen must request the family joining visa and must show
proof of residency. In this case, foreign wives of Omani
citizens must apply for a family joining visa and must have a
Ministry of Interior certificate to validate the marriage.
International students attending a licenced training institution in Oman are granted study visas. Study
visas in Oman are typically valid for one to two years if granted. If necessary, study visas can be
renewed as long as the Omani training institution provides a letter of support.
The team at Best Direction Immigration Consultants are approachable and committed to providing a personalised service. Please book a meeting online or call us on +00447312739867.
Oman Visa Services
Immigration to Oman
The Oman immigration system provides a variety of visas but only a few long-term residency options. Using the services of an immigration lawyer who is knowledgeable about Oman immigration law will ensure that you are on the right track from the start.
Visa for Work
Foreign nationals are granted employment visas in Oman at the request of Omani employers. The Ministry of Manpower will require a labour permit. Oman employment visas are valid for up to two years. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 60. While employment visas in Oman can be extended indefinitely, there is no pathway to permanent residency. The Ministry of Manpower restricts which occupations are eligible for a work visa. Persons falling in the following professions are eligible: accounting, administration, human resources, airport professionals, engineering, insurance, information technology, sales, media and medical professionals.
Visa for Investors
Investor visas are granted to qualified entrepreneurs and investors who relocate to Oman to run their businesses. Omani investor visas are typically granted for up to two years and can be extended. Written approval from Oman's Ministry of Commerce and Industry must be obtained in order to be granted. An investor work permit from the Ministry of Manpower, as well as a residency permit from the Directorate General of Passport and Residence must be obtained.
Visa for Family Reunion
Spouses and children under the age of 21 of foreign employees in Oman can apply. In this case, the Omani citizen must request the family joining visa and must show proof of residency. In this case, foreign wives of Omani citizens must apply for a family joining visa and must have a Ministry of Interior certificate to validate the marriage.
Visa for Study
International students attending a licenced training institution in Oman are granted study visas. Study visas in Oman are typically valid for one to two years if granted. If necessary, study visas can be renewed as long as the Omani training institution provides a letter of support.
The team at Best Direction Immigration Consultants are approachable and committed to providing a personalised service. Please book a meeting online or call us on +00447312739867.