Western Asia · Immigration

Oman

29 immigration routes

Oman sits in Western Asia. Its immigration system runs 29 distinct routes — led by short stays and visits, family and transit, each set out in official law. All 29 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
29across 9 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
29 of 29cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Short stays and visits13 of the 29 routes — see them under Short stays and visits below
Region
Western Asia
Capital
Muscat
Population
5,494,691
Official language
Arabic
Currency
OMR
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 29 routes, grouped by purpose — 29 of 29 cite an official government source directly.

Work

2 routes

For a foreign national aged at least 21 entering Oman for employer-sponsored work limited to an approved temporary period.

Eligibility: 2Documents: 1Process & costs: 2Report facts: 4
Official government source: rop.gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

For a foreign national aged at least 21 entering Oman for employment at the request and responsibility of a local employer.

Eligibility: 2Documents: 1Process & costs: 2Report facts: 7
Official government source: rop.gov.om · checked 2026-08-08

Investment

2 routes

For an investor aged at least 21 meeting an approved Omani investment track and the competent authority's investment conditions.

Investment from OMR 200,000
Eligibility: 3Documents: 1Process & costs: 3Report facts: 4
Official government source: omanresidence.gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 3 sources

Study

1 route

For a foreign national accepted by a licensed Omani educational or training institution that sponsors the application.

Eligibility: 2Process & costs: 3Report facts: 2
Official government source: rop.gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

Family

5 routes

For a qualifying family member joining a holder of an Omani investor residence permit.

Documents: 2Process & costs: 1Report facts: 5
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

For a qualifying family member joining a holder of an Omani property-owner residence permit.

Documents: 2Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

Free movement

1 route

Short stays and visits

13 routes

For a foreign national undergoing initial testing required by a government organization before employment.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 8
Official government source: rop.gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

For a short professional or business visit requested by a local employer.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For accompanying a GCC citizen as an eligible foreign resident or spouse.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For tourism by an approved professional resident in another GCC state or an eligible companion.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For tourism by a national designated by the competent authority.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For direct onward tourism from Qatar using the joint tourist arrangement.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For tourism sponsored by a licensed Omani tourism company.

Process & costs: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For performing artistic shows as a member of an invited foreign group.

Process & costs: 2Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

For a national in Oman's direct exemption list, or a conditionally eligible national holding the specified supporting visa or residence.

Documents: 1Process & costs: 1Report facts: 5
Official government source: rop.gov.om · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Medical treatment

1 route

Transit

3 routes

For airline-supported transit through an Omani airport.

Documents: 1Process & costs: 1Report facts: 5
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

For travel through Oman between neighbouring countries via designated land ports.

Documents: 1Report facts: 6
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

For a crew member joining or leaving a ship through an Omani airport.

Documents: 1Report facts: 5
Official government source: gov.om · checked 2026-07-26

Special cases

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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