Oman Visa from Dubai

01 Who needs to apply for Oman visa from Dubai?

UAE or Dubai citizens don’t need apply for visa when travelling to Oman. They are allowed to travel to Oman visa free like they can to any other country in GCC.

You will have to obtain a visa before travelling to Oman from Dubai if you are a resident. Even though you a Dubai resident you cannot travel to Oman visa free like the citizens. The reason of visiting Oman determines the appropriate Oman visa you should apply for.

02 Eligibility for Oman Visa from Dubai

There is an eligibility criterion you have to meet before you can apply for Oman visa.

• Have valid for at least 3 months UAE or Dubai residence visa
• Your occupation in Dubai is on the accepted list (check below)
• Have a valid passport for at least 6 months and from countries eligible for Oman e-visa

03 Allowed Occupation List for Oman Visa

04 List of eligible countries for Oman Visa

05 Types of Oman Visit visas

There are two options, when applying for Oman visa for self-sponsored visa or sponsored visa. As the names suggest, the self-sponsored visa means you apply for the Oman visa without a sponsor and sponsored visa mean you first get a sponsor when applying for Oman visa.

After determining which option is best for you, you should also choose whether to apply for resident or visit visa. You should know the requirements differ according to option you choose.

The following are the types of Oman visit visas you can apply for in Dubai.

1. Unsponsored visa

You can apply for this visa if you are travelling to Oman for tourism purposes and you don’t need a sponsor. The validity of this visa is one month for issuance date.

Under this visa category here specific types of visas you can apply for:

Multi-entry visit visa

You can use this visa to enter Oman several times with the visa validity period of 1 year. You can stay up to 30 days on each entry.

GCC Resident Visa (unsponsored)

You have to be a UAE or in any of the GCC countries resident to be eligible apply for this visa. The purpose of your visit should also be only tourism.

After you are issued with this visa, you can only user to enter Oman once and stay for up to 28 days. When applying for this visa you don’t need a local sponsor.

Tourist visit visa

This visa allows you to enter Oman for tourism purposes. You don’t need a sponsor when applying for this visa. The stay period ranges between 10-30 days depending on your nationality.

2. Sponsored visa

You will need a local sponsor when applying for this visa. The valid of this visa is 3 months from issuance date. The following are specific visas you can apply under this category:

Family visit visa

You will need a family member living in Oman to sponsor you when applying for this visa. With this visa you can enter and stay in Oman for 1-3 months.

Tourist visa

When applying for this visa you will need a local sponsor. The purpose of visiting Oman should only be tourism. With this visa you are allowed to enter Oman and stay between 10-30 days.

Multi-entry visit visa (sponsored)

With local sponsor you can apply for this visa which allows its holders to enter Oman several times. The visa is valid for 6 months to 1 year.

08 Oman Visa terms and conditions

There are terms and conditions you have to meet when applying for Oman visa from Dubai. These are essential rules you should adhere to for your visa application to be successful.

• You should apply for Oman visa while outside the country, that is while in Dubai before traveling to Oman.
• You should ensure you have an occupation eligible for Oman visa application
• You may be required to submit a return ticket and hotel reservation documents when applying for Oman visa
• Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months before applying for the visa
• Sometimes the visa application for Sales or Sales Manager occupation can be rejected which has in few cases. You should not hold Arooha Tours responsible because approve of visa is solemnly on Oman authorities.
• If you are resident in GCC countries and you apply for resident visa, you should be residing in the country you are applying from and not outside GCC countries.
• Female servants who are resident tin GCC countries are required to be accompanied by their employer family when traveling to Oman
• Even if you are issued with Oman visa, that doesn’t grantee you entry to Oman. The Royal Oman Police officer stationed at the port of entry may deny you entry to Oman.

09 Oman visa cost from Dubai

The cost for Oman visa from Dubai depends on the type of visa you are applying for. For instance the cost of multiple entries is higher than single entry visa.

Below is the cost of an Oman tourist visa from Dubai.

• Oman Tourist Visa (for 10 days) AED 500
• Oman Tourist Visa (for 30 days) AED 850

10 What is Oman visa from Dubai processing time?

The standard time for processing Oman visa is between 3-4 working days. The processing may however take longer if the embassy is processing many applications especially during the Oman tourist’s peak season.

11 Frequently asked Questions