🇴🇲Oman Visa for Icelandic Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Work Visa

Granted to foreign nationals coming to Oman for employment at the request and responsibility of an Omani employer (sponsor).

Fee is OMR 20 (approximately USD 52). Valid for 2 years from date of passport stamping. Multi-entry. Applicant must be at least 21 years old. Sponsor must be a locally registered entity with full legal competence. Requires Ministry of Manpower labor permit, valid passport (6+ months), two photographs, and medical certificate for nationals of India, Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria, Nepal. Monthly fine of OMR 50 for delay in renewal. PRO accreditation required on the eVisa system for work visa applications.

Employment Contracting Visa

A visa category for foreign nationals entering Oman under an employment contracting arrangement.

Listed as a distinct visa category by the Royal Oman Police alongside Work Visa, Temporary Work Visa, Family Joining Visa, and Student Visa. Specific fee, duration, and detailed eligibility requirements were not publicly available on official pages at time of research. Managed via the ROP eVisa portal with PRO accreditation.

Temporary Work Visa

A short-term work visa for foreign nationals coming to Oman for temporary employment or project-based work.

Listed as a distinct visa category by the Royal Oman Police. Specific fee, duration, and detailed eligibility requirements were not publicly available on official pages at time of research. Managed via the ROP eVisa portal with PRO accreditation.

Family Joining Visa

Allows family members of foreign nationals legally residing in Oman to join their resident sponsor.

Listed as a distinct visa category by the Royal Oman Police. Falls under the 'Resident Sponsored' visa class. Specific fee, duration, and detailed eligibility requirements were not publicly available on official pages at time of research. Managed via the ROP eVisa portal.

Student Visa

For foreign nationals enrolling in educational institutions in Oman, requiring a local sponsor (typically the educational institution).

Listed as a distinct visa category by the Royal Oman Police. Falls under the 'Resident Sponsored' visa class. Specific fee, duration, and detailed eligibility requirements were not publicly available on official pages at time of research. Managed via the ROP eVisa portal.

Oman Golden Residency (10-Year Residency)

Long-term renewable residency for international investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals investing in Oman through one of seven qualifying routes.

Renewable 10-year residency. Minimum investment approximately OMR 200,000 (approx. USD 520,000). Seven qualifying routes: (1) Real estate in Integrated Tourism Complexes; (2) Company formation in Oman; (3) Government Development Bonds; (4) Muscat Stock Exchange shares; (5) Fixed-term bank deposit (min. 5 years); (6) Owning a company employing 50+ Omani nationals; (7) Nomination under Foreign Capital Investment Law. Benefits include full foreign ownership rights, up to 3 domestic workers, sponsorship of spouse and children, fast-track immigration lanes. No pathway to citizenship.

Emergency Visa

For foreign nationals needing to enter Oman for a short period due to medical reasons or other urgent situations; submitted by a local employer.

Fee is OMR 15 (approx. USD 39). Covers entry for medical reasons or other urgent situations. The visa must be applied for by a local employer in Oman, not the individual directly. Requires passport valid 6+ months, passport copy, and a digital photo. Administered by the Royal Oman Police via gov.om.