Oman · Work
Oman Work visa
First stay: 2 yrs
Work Visa (Royal Oman Police, with Ministry of Labour work permit)
First checked against official sources on Record corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Work visa is a work route for Oman. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- OMR 20 ≈ $52 · +3 more
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government feesOMR 20 ≈ $52 · +3 more
- OMR 20 (≈ $52)Fee for issuing the work visa.
- OMR 300 (≈ $780)Work permit fee for category one professions.
- OMR 250 (≈ $650)Work permit fee for category two professions.
- OMR 200 (≈ $520)Work permit fee for category three professions.
RenewalRenewable
The work visa can be renewed; a fine applies for each month of delay in renewing it.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Oman
- Only from age 21
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- An Omani employer requests the visa; the sponsor must be a local with full legal capacity.
- The foreign worker is at least 21 years old.
- The occupation on the visa application matches the occupation on the work permit.
What you must show and pay4
- A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52) · Fee for issuing the work visa.
- A fee of OMR 300 (≈ $780) · Work permit fee for category one professions.
- A fee of OMR 250 (≈ $650) · Work permit fee for category two professions.
- A fee of OMR 200 (≈ $520) · Work permit fee for category three professions.
Documents3
- The Ministry of Labour work permit is required for each applicant, unless the inviting employer is a government body.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, a photo and a medical examination are required.
- Teaching, religious, media and medical occupations also need approval from the relevant authority.
Steps1
- The employer submits the application on the Royal Oman Police electronic form.
What happens at day 183
How Oman decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
2 years at first, renewable
- 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
Two-year multiple-entry work visa issued at the request and responsibility of an Omani employer to a foreigner coming to work, under a labour permit from the Ministry of Labour. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52) · Fee for issuing the work visa. 2
- A fee of OMR 300 (≈ $780) · Work permit fee for category one professions. 3
- A fee of OMR 250 (≈ $650) · Work permit fee for category two professions. 3
- A fee of OMR 200 (≈ $520) · Work permit fee for category three professions. 3
Requirements
- An Omani employer requests the visa; the sponsor must be a local with full legal capacity. 1 2
- The foreign worker is at least 21 years old. 1 2
- The occupation on the visa application matches the occupation on the work permit. 1 2
- The Ministry of Labour work permit is required for each applicant, unless the inviting employer is a government body. 1 2
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, a photo and a medical examination are required. 1 2
- Teaching, religious, media and medical occupations also need approval from the relevant authority. 1
- The employer submits the application on the Royal Oman Police electronic form. 1 2
Stay
- Valid for 2 years from the date of stamping in the passport; multiple-entry visa.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Work
Work for the sponsoring employer in the occupation on the work permit.
Family
Spouse and children under 21 may be brought on a family joining visa where the expatriate holds a senior job and earns at least RO 600 a month.
Official sources
- Work Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-11
- Get a Work Visa · Gov.om · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-08-05
- Get Initial Approval for Work Permit · Ministry of Labour via Gov.om · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-08-19
- Family Joining Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-12
Work visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa | – | 2 yr | – |
| Golden · Company nominee | Needs an investment of OMR 200k+ ≈ $520k | – | – |
| Temporary work visa | – | 9 mo | – |
| 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 Work visa?
A fee of OMR 20 (≈ $52). Fee for issuing the work visa. A fee of OMR 300 (≈ $780). Work permit fee for category one professions. A fee of OMR 250 (≈ $650). Work permit fee for category two professions. A fee of OMR 200 (≈ $520). Work permit fee for category three professions.
How long can I stay on the Work visa?
Valid for 2 years from the date of stamping in the passport; multiple-entry visa.
Can I work on the Work visa?
Work for the sponsoring employer in the occupation on the work permit.
Can I bring my family on the Work visa?
Spouse and children under 21 may be brought on a family joining visa where the expatriate holds a senior job and earns at least RO 600 a month.
How are Work visa holders taxed in Oman?
No special regime in our records is tied to the 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 4 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.
- Work Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-11
- Get a Work Visa · Gov.om · checked 2026-10-10
- Get Initial Approval for Work Permit · Ministry of Labour via Gov.om · checked 2026-10-10
- Family Joining Visa · Royal Oman Police · checked 2026-10-12
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