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.
There is an eligibility criterion you have to meet before you can apply for Oman visa.
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Cameraman | Captain | Chemist |
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2. Argentina | 27. Hungary | 52. Romania |
3. Australia | 28. Indonesia | 53. Russian federation |
4. Austria | 29. Iran | 54. San marino |
5. Belgium | 30. Islamic republic of Ireland | 55. Serbia |
6. Bolivia | 31. Italy | 56. Republic of Seychelles |
7. Brazil | 32. japan | 57. Singapore |
8. Brunei Darussalam | 33. Korea | 58. Slovak republic |
9. Bulgaria | 34. republic of (south) | 59. slovenia |
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11. Chile | 36. Lebanon | 61. Spain |
12. china | 37. Liechtenstein | 62. Suriname |
13. Colombia | 38. Lithuania | 63. Sweden |
14. Croatia | 39. Luxembourg | 64. Switzerland |
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16. Czech Republic | 41. Former Yugoslav republic | 66. Republic of china |
17. Denmark | 42. Malaysia | 67. Thailand |
18. Ecuador | 43. Malta | 68. Turkey |
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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.
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.
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.
When applying for Oman visa from Dubai, here are the documents you will be required to submit.
Note: You may be required to submit additional documents depending on the type of visa you are applying and your nationality.
To obtain Oman visa from Dubai here are the steps to follow:
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.
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.
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.