Work · Oman
Oman Work Visa
Official name: Work Visa
An employer requests this visa for a foreign national coming to Oman for employment. It permits multiple entries and a stay of two years from the date the visa is stamped on the passport.
- Main fee
- OMR 20 per person
- Decision
- Not published yet
- Last checked
- Being checked
Who it's for
Is this for you?
Foreign nationals aged at least 21 whose employer in Oman requests a visa for them.
Requirements
What you need
Local sponsor
The sponsor must be local and have full legal competence; the sponsor is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceAt least 21
The person for whom the work visa is requested must not be below 21.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceLabour permit
A labour permit is needed unless the foreign national is invited by a government organisation.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceMatching gender
The person's gender must be the same as that stated in the labour permit.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceMatching occupation
The occupation in the visa application must be the same as the occupation in the labour permit.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceValid passport
Provide a copy of the foreign national's passport, valid for not less than six months.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceMedical certificate for listed nationalsSometimes needed
Nationals of India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria and Nepal must provide the original and a copy of a medical certificate attested by the Ministry of Health.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceApproval for certain occupationsSometimes needed
A copy of the relevant organisation's approval is required for certain occupations, including teaching, religious, media and medical occupations.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceMinistry letter for certain occupationsSometimes needed
A letter from the Ministry of Manpower is required for certain occupations, such as engineers.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceRelease letter after recent employmentSometimes needed
If the foreign national previously worked in Oman and has not completed two years since their last departure, a release letter from the previous employer, approved by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence, is required.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceDocuments for sponsorship transferSometimes needed
For a transfer of sponsorship, a release letter from the previous sponsor approved by the Ministry of Manpower is required, and offences including delay fines must be settled.
Researched just now · being double-checkedSourceSpecial permits where applicableSometimes needed
Some nationalities or categories need special permits; the page gives Philippine housemaids as an example.
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Money and time
Fees and how long it takes
- Work visa issuanceResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceOMR 20 per person
Step by step
How it works
Get ready
Arrange a local sponsor
The employer requests the visa and takes responsibility for the application.
Obtain the labour permit
The employer must have a labour permit unless the foreign national is invited by a government organisation.
You’ll need: Labour permit and a copy for each application, where required
Gather the passport copy and photographs
Prepare a copy of a passport valid for at least six months and two photographs measuring 6 × 4 cm.
You’ll need: Passport copy, Two 6 × 4 cm photographs
Gather any additional documents
Provide the medical certificate, occupation approval, ministry letter, release letter or special permit if the relevant condition applies.
You’ll need: Medical certificate, if required, Relevant organisation's approval, if required, Ministry letter, if required, Release letter, if required, Special permit, if required
Apply
Submit the electronic application
The employer or an authorised signatory signs the Royal Oman Police electronic form, completed in Arabic for Arab nationals and English for non-Arabs.
You’ll need: Signed electronic application, Supporting documents
Visa
Wait for the application review
Gov.om lists application review after submission and before visa issuance.
Receive the issued visa
Visa issuance is the final step listed by Gov.om.
Questions
In short
Who is the Oman Work Visa for?
Foreign nationals aged at least 21 whose employer in Oman requests a visa for them.
What do I need for the Oman Work Visa?
Local sponsor; At least 21; Labour permit; Matching gender; Matching occupation; Valid passport.
How much does the Oman Work Visa cost?
Work visa issuance: OMR 20 per person.
How we know
Sources
- Get a Work Visa - Gov.omgov.omOfficial
- Royal Oman Policerop.gov.omOfficial
Japper is an AI immigration assistant. It gives general information from official sources, not legal advice, and it can be wrong. For your own case, ask a licensed advisor.
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- Fee
- OMR 30 per person
- Decision
- About 10 days
Oman Temporary Work Visa
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- Fee
- OMR 20 per person
- Decision
- —
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