Visa Types

To know the types of visas, please choose the visa you want to know.

Temporary Work Visa

Description

It is granted at the request and on the responsibility of an employer to a foreigner who is coming to Oman for temporary work. Unless the foreigner is invited by a government organization a labour permit from the Ministry of Manpower is needed.

The visa is valid as of the date of stamping on the passport for the period as specified in the permit, 4 months, 6 months or 9 months.
Multi-entry visa.

Requirements

The person for whom the visa is requested shall not be below 21 years.
Unless the employer is a government organization, they must have a labour permit to bring in foreign workers for a limited period.

Documents

Two photographs ( 6X4 ) cm.
Copy of the foreigner's passport, valid for not less than 6 months.
The Ministry of Manpower's labour permit and copy thereof for every individual application.
The original and copy of the medical certificate for nationals of certain countries: India, Pakistan, Philippine, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria and Nepal. The certificate is to be attested by the Ministry of Health.
Copy of approval of the relevant organization for certain occupations: teaching, religious, media, and medical occupations etc.
Where the foreigner worked in Oman and has not yet completed two years of their last departure, a release letter from the previous employer and approved by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence is required.

Fees

Twenty (20) Omani Rials.