Oman Temporary Work Visa

Foreigners aged at least 21 who are coming to Oman for temporary work at an employer’s request.

• Employer request

  The visa is granted at the request and on the responsibility of an employer.

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• Age

  The person for whom the visa is requested must not be below 21 years old.

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• Labour permit

  Unless the employer is a government organisation, they must have a labour permit to bring in foreign workers for a limited period.

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• Passport

  Provide a copy of the foreigner’s passport, valid for not less than 6 months.

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• Photographs

  Provide two photographs measuring 6 × 4 cm.

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• Medical certificate for specified nationals

  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.

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• Approval for certain occupations

  For certain occupations, including teaching, religious, media and medical occupations, provide a copy of the relevant organisation’s approval.

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• Release after previous work in Oman

  If the foreigner worked in Oman and has not completed two years since their last departure, provide a release letter from the previous employer approved by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence.

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• Temporary Work Visarop.gov.om · checked 4 hours agoSourceOMR 20 per person

1. Get ready

   • Arrange an employer request

     A local employer must request the visa and take responsibility for the foreigner coming for temporary work.

   • Obtain the labour permit

     Unless the employer is a government organisation, they must obtain a labour permit for the limited period of work.

     You’ll need: Labour permit and a copy for the individual application

   • Prepare the passport copy and photographs

     Provide a copy of a passport valid for at least 6 months and two 6 × 4 cm photographs.

     You’ll need: Passport copy, Two 6 × 4 cm photographs

   • Prepare a medical certificate if required

     Nationals of the countries specified in the visa guidance must provide the original and a copy of a medical certificate attested by the Ministry of Health.

     You’ll need: Medical certificate, if required, Copy of medical certificate, if required

   • Obtain occupation approval if required

     For certain occupations, including teaching, religious, media and medical occupations, provide a copy of the relevant organisation’s approval.

     You’ll need: Copy of relevant organisation’s approval, if required

   • Obtain a previous employer’s release if required

     If the foreigner worked in Oman and has not completed two years since their last departure, obtain a release letter approved by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence.

     You’ll need: Approved release letter, if required

2. Apply

   • Submit the visa application

     The employer or an authorised signatory signs the electronic application form on the Royal Oman Police website and submits the required documents.

     You’ll need: Signed electronic application form, Required supporting documents

3. Visa

   • Pay the visa fee

     The stated Temporary Work Visa fee is 20 Omani rials.

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