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Oman Temporary work visa
First stay: 9 mo
Temporary Work Visa (Royal Oman Police)
First checked against official sources on Record corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Temporary work visa is a work route for Oman. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- OMR 20 ≈ $52
- First stay
- 9 mo
Cost, time and long term
Government feesOMR 20 ≈ $52
- OMR 20 (≈ $52)Fee for issuing the temporary work visa.
Where to applyWhere to apply
The employer requests the visa and is responsible for the worker. If the worker already worked in Oman and left less than two years ago, a release letter from the previous employer approved by the Passports and Residence directorate is needed.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Oman
- Only from age 21
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- An employer requests the visa; the foreign worker is at least 21 years old.
- The employer holds a labour permit for bringing in workers for a limited period, unless it is a government body.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52) · Fee for issuing the temporary work visa.
Documents2
- The Ministry of Labour work permit is required for each applicant.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, photographs and a medical certificate for listed nationalities are required.
What happens at day 183
How Oman decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 9 months at first
- 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
Multiple-entry work visa for a foreigner coming to Oman for temporary work at the request of an employer, valid for the period in the labour permit (4, 6 or 9 months). 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52) · Fee for issuing the temporary work visa. 2
Requirements
- An employer requests the visa; the foreign worker is at least 21 years old. 1
- The employer holds a labour permit for bringing in workers for a limited period, unless it is a government body. 1
- The Ministry of Labour work permit is required for each applicant. 1
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, photographs and a medical certificate for listed nationalities are required. 1
Stay
- Valid from the date of stamping for the permit period of 4, 6 or 9 months; multiple-entry visa.
- First stay: 4 to 9 months, decided case by case.
Work
Work for the requesting employer for the permit period.
Official sources
- Temporary Work Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-11
- Get temporary work visa · Oman national services portal (gov.om), Royal Oman Police service · checked 2026-10-11
Temporary work visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary work visa | – | 9 mo | – |
| Golden · Company nominee | Needs an investment of OMR 200k+ ≈ $520k | – | – |
| Work visa | – | 2 yr | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Temporary work visa?
A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52). Fee for issuing the temporary work visa.
How long can I stay on the Temporary work visa?
Valid from the date of stamping for the permit period of 4, 6 or 9 months; multiple-entry visa.
Can I work on the Temporary work visa?
Work for the requesting employer for the permit period.
How are Temporary work visa holders taxed in Oman?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Temporary work visa. 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.
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- Temporary Work Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-11
- Get temporary work visa · Oman national services portal (gov.om), Royal Oman Police service · checked 2026-10-11
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