Are you planning to visit Oman? It will be great to have an idea of the different types of Oman visas issued by the Omani government and what they serve, depending on the length of stay. Here is a guide to picking an appropriate visa, starting with the two mains.
Such a visa allows a traveler to enter the country for a period of time, not exceeding 10 days. It would be a visa that's suitable for especially short visits, and it is valid for only one entry. This means that after you leave Oman, this visa automatically becomes invalid, and you should apply for another one if you ever wish to return to the country.
Just like the 10-day, the visitors can stay in Oman for 30 days, starting from the date of entry. It, too, allows only a single entry and additional visits will require a different visa.
Let's proceed and take a look at other Oman Visa types based on different purposes of travel.
If you would go to Oman to participate in business conferences, meetings, set up new enterprises or deal with an Omani company, then this is the type of visa for you.
If you are planning to visit Oman only for tourism related reasons such as visiting great landscapes and finding fun in this nation, this is the visa you are looking for.
This visa is meant for an individual who wants to visit relatives residing in Oman. You are required to give a reason for your relation and an invitation from an official body if you apply elsewhere but VokiT will never ask you for additional documents.
If you want to enter Oman for the purpose of pursuing your education, then you must apply for a Student Visa. This needs to be supported by proof of admission and a sponsor.
Those who have already been employed in Oman should know that your employer will sponsor your Work Visa. This usually is valid for the period of your work contract.
If Oman is the stopover while you are traveling to another country, then you are going to need a Transit Visa to make a stop in the country and step out of the airport and explore Oman for a limited time while you wait for your connecting flight.
Purpose of Travel: Make sure the type of visa selected agrees with the purpose of your visit.
Duration of Stay: Different types of Oman visas provide for different periods of stay.
Application Timing: It is advisable to apply for a visa well in advance to avoid complications at the last minute.
All eligible applicants can apply for two main types of visa that is the 10 days Single entry Oman Visa and the 30 days single entry Oman visa.
The 10 days Oman visa allows you to legally enter and stay in Oman for a period of 10 days while the 30 days Oman visa will give you a stay validity of 30 days.
A tourist visa is a type of visa that is issued to you for tourism related reasons like a trip to explore the nation while a Business Visa for Oman is a visa that is used to come into Oman for business deals, meetings, etc related to businesses.
With an express visa application, you can obtain your Oman Visa in just 4-12 hours while it takes 2-3 business days for an Standard visa to be processed.
The 10 days Oman visa comes for a price of $129 and is valid for 10 days from the date of approval with the processing time of 2-3 business days for standard applications while the 30 days Oman Visa costs $169 and remains valid for upto 30 days post its approval taking around 2-3 business days. Both visas come in express service at an extra cost and lesser processing time.
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