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I. Tourist Visa
Tourist visa is issued to a foreigner for the purpose of tourism. The visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. If it is issued by the Sultanate's missions abroad with the coordination of the authorities concerned, it must be stamped within 1 month from the date of issue and must be utilized within 1 month from the date of stamping on the passport.
Tourist visa is valid for a maximum stay of 3 weeks from the date of entry and can be extended once for a period not exceeding 1 week. The cost of a tourist visa is RO 5 and w.e.f. January 5, 2002 can be purchased at Seeb International Airport. It allows for multiple entries.
II. Business Visa
Business Visa may also be purchased at Seeb International Airport and cost RO 7. Multi-trip Business Visa is issued at the request of a local sponsor and on the sponsor's responsibility to foreign businessmen who wish to enter the country more than once. It is also issued to diplomats accredited to the GCC States. It is valid for entry 6 months from the date of issue and its validity varies between 6 months to 1 year from the date of the passport stamp.
Holders of this visa must stay in the country for a period not exceeding 3 weeks for each visit. For American and British nationals, the multi-entry visa is valid for 2 years and allows stays for 6 months for each visit in accordance with the principle of reciprocity. The visa is renewable.
However, to apply for Multi-trip Business Visa, the visitor must have visited the same sponsor at least once on a Commercial or Urgent Visa. He must be in the country when the application is submitted and must personally appear for finger-printing
Documents Required
The specified visa application form, typewritten and signed and stamped by the sponsor
Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant
The original and a copy of the applicant's passport valid for not less than 3 months
A copy of the authorized signatures issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Valid copy of company's certificate of membership with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Covering letter with application from the sponsor
III. Employment Visa
Employment Visa is issued at the request of a competent local sponsor who is responsible for the accuracy of the data entered on the application and on his responsibility to the applicant, who must be at least 21 years but not older than 50 years. The visa is valid for entry 6 months from the date of issue. Visas are valid for a maximum stay of 2 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.
Documents Required
Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor
Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant
Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than 3 months
Work permit from the DG of Labour Affairs (clearance) and a copy of the application
For persons arriving from certain countries, a copy of a medical certificate from a certified clinic
IV. Investor's Residency Visa
This visa is issued to a foreigner who wishes to invest in the country. The visa is valid for entry 6 months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of 2 years from the date of entry or passport stamp. It is renewable for a similar period and grants multiple entries to the country. The Investor or Partner must obtain the approval of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to invest in the Sultanate.
Documents Required
Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor
Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant
Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than 3 months
Original and a copy of the partnership certificate, issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Copy of specimen of authorized signatures issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Valid copy of the membership certificates with the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
V. Short Visit Visas
These visas are valid for a maximum stay of 14 days from the date of entry. The applicant must have a valid passport from those countries listed on the ROP website (http://www.rop.gov.om/). He must have a sufficient amount of money and a valid return ticket. Before being allowed entry, he must complete his full details on the specified card. It allows only one entry and cannot be extended, unless in an emergency. It is only issued at Seeb International Airport and the departure must also take place from here. Visa fee is RO 20.00. An extension in the event of an emergency will cost RO 10.00.
VI. 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.
Family Residence Visa is issued to foreigners who are not eligible for the Family Joining Visa. It is valid for entry within 6 months of its issue date; valid for residence in Oman for 2 years from the date of entry; renewable; multi-entry.
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) and brothers & sisters (of the applicant) must not be over 18 years.
Required documents
Specified visa application form, typewritten, signed and stamped by the sponsor
Two 4x6cm photographs of the applicant
Copy of the applicant's passport which must be valid for not less than 3 months
Copy of the resident's passport who is applying to bring in his family Duplicate of the employment contract co-signed by the sponsor and the foreign employee and copy of the employee's valid labour card
The 'Undertaking Form' specified for the family-joining visa applications co-signed by the sponsor and the employee
Proof of the relationship between the resident foreigner and the person who is to join him/her, unless the passports prove the relationship
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)
For persons aged 15 and above, arriving from certain countries, a copy of a medical certificate from a certified clinic must be provided
Copies of both parents' passports
VII. Transit Visas
These are issued by the competent authority at the air carrier's request. It is valid for a maximum stay of 72 hours and allows one entry into the Sultanate. Passengers must be in transit; traveling to another country from where they have departed. Those eligible for the transit visa must have to stay for longer than 6 hours in Seeb Airport.
VIII. Sailors' Transit Visas
These are issued to sailors who wish to enter by sea and depart by air (or vice versa) due to urgent reasons. The visa is valid for entry within 3 months from the date of issue and is valid for a maximum stay of 1 week from the date of entry.
Requirements
Completed Sailors' Transit Visa form outlining reasons for application
Copy of sailor's valid passport
Letter of application from agent
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