Oman · Spouse visas
Oman Spouse of a citizen
Family Joining Visa for the foreign wife of an Omani citizen
First checked against official sources on Record corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Oman. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- OMR 30 ≈ $78
Cost, time and long term
Government feesOMR 30 ≈ $78
- OMR 30 (≈ $78)Fee for issuing the family joining visa.
RenewalRenewable
The residence permit can be renewed; a fine applies for late renewal or late registration of the residence permit.
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is the foreign wife of an Omani citizen.
- The Omani husband requests the visa.
- The Ministry of Interior issues a certificate validating the marriage.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of OMR 30 (≈ $78) · Fee for issuing the family joining visa.
Documents5
- Marriage certificate authenticated by the wife's country embassy and the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Ministry of Interior certificate or approval validating the marriage.
- Copy of the husband's valid identity card.
- Copy of the wife's passport valid for at least 6 months, and two 6x4 cm photographs.
- Medical certificate approved by the Ministry of Health for adults from certain listed countries.
Steps1
- The application is made on the electronic form on the Royal Oman Police website.
After you arrive1
- Every expatriate resident must obtain a Residence Card within 30 days of entry; a fine of 50 applies for late renewal or registration.
What happens at day 183
How Oman decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a tax yearMore than 183 days, continuous or intermittent, makes a person a tax resident.
- Foreign-source income
5% PIT from 2028
Royal Decree 56/2025 introduces a 5% personal income tax on annual income above OMR 42,000 (≈ $109,000) from 1 January 2028; residents will be taxed on income in Oman or abroad, non-residents on income in Oman only.
All tax rules for Oman Tax records checked
Full official text
For the foreign wife of an Omani citizen, granted at the citizen's request after the Ministry of Interior validates the marriage. It is a multiple-entry visa valid for two years. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of OMR 30 (≈ $78) · Fee for issuing the family joining visa. 2
Requirements
- The applicant is the foreign wife of an Omani citizen. 1
- The Omani husband requests the visa. 1
- The Ministry of Interior issues a certificate validating the marriage. 1
- Marriage certificate authenticated by the wife's country embassy and the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1
- Ministry of Interior certificate or approval validating the marriage. 1
- Copy of the husband's valid identity card. 1
- Copy of the wife's passport valid for at least 6 months, and two 6x4 cm photographs. 1
- Medical certificate approved by the Ministry of Health for adults from certain listed countries. 1
- The application is made on the electronic form on the Royal Oman Police website. 1
- Every expatriate resident must obtain a Residence Card within 30 days of entry; a fine of 50 applies for late renewal or registration. 1
Stay
- Valid for two years from the date of stamping in the passport; multiple-entry visa.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Family
The visa is granted to the foreign wife of an Omani citizen at his request, on a Ministry of Interior certificate validating the marriage.
Official sources
- Family Joining Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-12
- Get family visa · Oman national services portal (gov.om), Royal Oman Police service · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a citizen United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of OMR 30 (≈ $78). Fee for issuing the family joining visa.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Valid for two years from the date of stamping in the passport; multiple-entry visa.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
The visa is granted to the foreign wife of an Omani citizen at his request, on a Ministry of Interior certificate validating the marriage.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Oman?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Corporate income tax is 15% of net taxable income; 10% is deducted from payments to non-residents for services, interest or royalties; VAT is 5%. Personal Income Tax (Royal Decree 56/2025) takes effect from the start of 2028 at 5% on income above OMR 42,000 (≈ $109,000) a year; a person present more than 183 days in the year is a tax resident.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Family Joining Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-12
- Get family visa · Oman national services portal (gov.om), Royal Oman Police service · checked 2026-10-11
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