Sultanate of Oman, a land of large natural attractiveness on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, has a long and proud tradition. With a population of 2.6 million, Oman has witnessed fast economic and social growth over the past three decades.
Oman Tourist Visa :
It is decided to a foreigner who wants to visit Oman for tourism.
This visa can be used within six months from the date of issue. If it is provided by the Sultanate of Oman Embassy abroad to coordinate DGPR must be stamped within one month only from the date of issue and must be used within no more than six months from the date of issue him.
This is an entry visa valid for stay in the country for three weeks from the date of entry.
This period is extendable once and only for one week.
Fees: RO 5
Application for a Oman Tourist Visa Can be done in one of two ways:
Visa sponsor.
Without a visa sponsor.
In both cases a tourist visa allows its holder to stay in the country for three weeks from the date of entry.
Requirements for a Oman tourist visa under the sponsor:
Sponsor must be local, with full ability and is responsible for the genuineness of the information provided in the application form.
The sponsor must be included in tourism such as hotels, tour companies and others.
Application:
Visa application form typed, approved and stamped by the sponsor.
For Arabs holding passports issued in Arab countries in the form of an application for a visa must be completed in Arabic.
For non-Arabs, passports issued in Arab countries in the form of an application for a visa must be completed in English.
Oman Tourist Visa Without Sponsor:
Application is submitted by travel in person to any embassy of Oman and legations abroad, and without the need for a local sponsor.
Oman Single Entry Visit Visa :
This visa was introduced by combining the tourist visa, Visa Business and Visa for short visits, which now cease to exist.
This visa is issued to two groups of citizens:
Upon arrival at all land, sea and air terminals whether individually or as part of a group regardless of sex or age.
Fee: OMR 6 or its equivalent in other currencies
Procedures on how to get a visa.
It is issued on arrival at all points on land, sea and air entry after completion and submission of application form for a visa.
Individuals on the list of NO. (1) Can get this type of visa once they apply to Oman diplomatic missions and representative offices.
Mission and offices can issue them without having to obtain approval of the Directorate General Passport and residence in Muscat. The validity of the applicant's passport should not be lees than 6 months.
Visa Validity: One month
Extension of limit and Procedures: One month with same fee (OMR six). Extension application must be submitted to the Directorate General passport and residence permit or its sections in the regions.
Under the law, a fine of OMR 10 per day is charged for overstay further than the validity of the visa.
Visa is issued to them upon arrival in Oman through air entry points only either individually or as part of a group. They should have bought a full package of tourist specific tourist companies in their countries, which are approved by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The package includes accommodation and air ticket using a national airline i.e. Oman Air or Gulf Air. These visas are issued regardless of gender and age.
Fee: OMR 6 or its equivalent in other currencies
Procedures on how to get a visa: This visa is issued upon arrival in Oman through air entry points only after filling out the application form for a visa.
Visa Validity: One month
Extension of Deadline and Procedures: One month with same fee (OMR six). Extension application must be submitted to the Directorate General passport and residence and its sections in the regions.
Under the law, a fine of OMR 10 per day is charged for overstay beyond the validity of the visa.
Oman Multiple Entry Visas :
- Citizens who be eligible for this type of visa include all citizens in the country list issue. (1) and (2), regardless of gender, age and profession. The validity of the passport of the applicant for such a visa should not be less than one year at the time of application.
- Fee: OMR10 or equal amount in other currencies
- Procedures on how to get a visa:
- This visa is issued upon arrival at all stations on land, sea and air entry after completing the application form for a visa.
- It is also possible to obtain such visas through Oman diplomatic and commercial missions in addition to the Directorate General of passport and residence and its sections in the regions.
- Oman diplomatic and commercial mission may issue a visa to nationals mentioned in list No... (1) and (2).
- The validity of passport applicants must not be less than one year.
- Visa Validity: One year. This type of visa allows its holder to stay in Oman for 3 weeks in each visit during the validity of the visa. Less than three weeks must elapse between each visit.
- Extension and procedures: This type of visa can be extended. You can apply for this visa, the expiry of the previous visa. According to the law. Fine of OMR 10 per day is charged for overstay beyond the validity of the visa.