The competent authority has the right to request any other documentation it deems necessary and has the right to refuse any visa application without giving any reason.

The visa is valid for entry, six months from the date of issue. Visas are valid for a maximum stay of two years from the date of entry of the date of the passport stamp. The visa is renewable for similar periods as dictated by work. It allows multiple entries by air.

Requirements:

• 1. The sponsor must be a competent local person who is responsible for the accuracy of the data entered on the application.
• 2. The beneficiary of the visa must be at least 21, but not older than 50 years.
• 3. The gender of the sponsored employee must be the same as that which is mentioned in the work permit issued by the DG of Labour Affairs.
• 4. The profession mentioned in the employment visa application must be the same as the one mentioned in the NOC (clearance certificate)

• 1. Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor.
• 2. Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant.
• 3. Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than three months.
• 4. Work permit from the DG of Labour Affairs (clearance) and a copy of the application.
• 5. If the application is to be made by a person other than the sponsor, the representative must hold authorization, in writing, from the sponsor. The DG of Labour Affairs and the DG of Passports and Residences (www.rop.gov.om) should authenticate this authorization.
• 6. For persons arriving from certain countries (www.rop.gov.om), a copy of a medical certificate from a certified clinic must be provided.

• 1. If the employee concerned has worked previously in the Sultanate but hasn't been away from the country for two years, a certified release letter must be obtained from the previous sponsor. This release letter must state that there is no objection for the employee to work with any other sponsor and cancels the requirement that an employee must complete two years outside of the Sultanate before returning to work with a different sponsor.
• 2. If the application is for the transfer of the sponsorship inside the country, a release letter from the sponsor should be attached, together with the application to be certified by the DG of Labour Affairs. Any fines of delay must be settled upon the submission of the document.
• 3. Certain nationalities, such as Sudanese and Filipino, need special employment permits. Their working contracts must be authorized by their respective governments represented by the specific embassies in the Sultanate and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The competent authority has the right to request any other documentation it deems necessary and has the right to refuse any visa application without giving any reason.

The visa is valid for entry six months from the date of issue and is valid for a maximum stay of two years from the date of entry or passport stamp. It is renewable for a similar period and grants multiple entries to the country.

Conditions:
The Investor or Partner must obtain the approval of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to invest in the Sultanate.

Attachments Required:

• 1. Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor.
• 2. Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant.
• 3. Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than three months.
• 4. Both the original and a copy of the partnership certificate, issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
• 5. Copy of specimen of authorized signatures issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• 6. Valid copy of the membership certificates with the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• 7. If the application is to be made by a person other than the sponsor, the representative must hold authorization, in writing, from the sponsor. The DG of Labour Affairs and the DG of Passports and Residences should authenticate this authorization.

Conditions:

• 1. The applicant must have a valid passport from those countries listed on the ROP website www.rop.gov.om
• 2. He must have a sufficient amount of money.
• 3. He must have a valid ticket.
• 4. Before being allowed entry, he must complete his full details on the specified card.
• 5. It allows one entry only.
• 6. It cannot be extended, unless in an emergency.
• 7. It is only issued at Seeb International Airport and the departure must take place from here also.
• 8. Visa fees are RO 20.00. An extension in the event of an emergency will cost RO 10.00.

Family Joining/Family Residence Visas
This visa is issued to the wife and children of a sponsored resident foreigner and also to the foreign wife of an Omani national at his request, supported by a certificate verifying the marriage.

Requirements:
The sponsor must be a competent local sponsor and responsible for the accuracy of data entered.

Children must not be above 28 years (Gregorian calendar)

Brothers and sisters (to the applicant) must not be over 18 years.

Application attachments:

• 1. Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor.
• 2. Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant.
• 3. Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than three months.
• 4. Copy of the resident's passport who is applying to bring in his family.
• 5. Duplicate of the employment contract co-signed by the sponsor and the foreign employee and copy of the employee's valid labour card.
• 6. The 'Undertaking Form' specified for the family-joining visa applications co-signed by the sponsor and the employee.
• 7. Proof of the relationship between the resident foreigner and the person who is to join him/her, unless the passports prove the relationship. Marriage contracts, attested by the national embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will suffice.
• 8. Copy of specimen of the authorized signatures issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. If the sponsor is an individual citizen, attach a copy of the sponsor's ID card for signature comparison.
• 9. If the application is to be made by a person other than the sponsor, the representative must hold authorization, in writing, from the sponsor. The DG of Labour Affairs and the DG of Passports and Residences (www.rop.gov.om) should authenticate this authorization.
• 10. For persons aged 15 and above, arriving from certain countries (www.rop.gov.om), a copy of a medical certificate from a certified clinic must be provided.
• 11. Copies of both parents' passports.

Those who enter Oman on a Family Joining/Family Residence Visa must not work.

Requirements:
Completed Sailors' Transit Visa form outlining reasons for application; copy of sailor's valid passport; letter of application from agent.