Work Visa
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 7 days to 1 month, sometimes longer
- Fee
- 20 OMR
- Validity
- Generally valid for 2 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Work visa issued under responsibility and guarantee of employer or host organization. Labor permit must be obtained from Ministry of Manpower first. Work permit fees range from 140 OMR to 2,000 OMR depending on position and salary.
Eligibility
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Age
Applicant must be at least 21 years old
Min age: 21
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Employment
Work visa issued under responsibility and guarantee of employer or host organization. Profession must match the profession on visa application and work permit.
Required status: Employment offer from Omani employer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Two passport-size colored photographs with white background, neutral expression
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer must obtain labor permit from Ministry of Manpower first
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Document submission
Submit passport, photos, labor permit, employment contract, and medical certificate
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 7 days to 1 month