ProcedureEdit
1.) Submit the renewal application either typed by a typewriter or an electronic application, available through the website. https://www.rop.gov.om/visa/english/onlineservices_VisaApplication.aspx
2.) Print the completed form. You can re-print your visa application details if you have already filled the visa application form online. You need to log in using your application number and the reference key that was provided at the time of submission.
3.) Take the printed form enclosed with the required documents to the nearest ROP Visa office. The sponsor has to be present in the Sultanate.
4.) To enquire about the status of the Visa application follow link: http://www.rop.gov.om/english/onlineservices_visastatus.asp
Required DocumentsEdit
1.) Two photographs sized (4X6) cm.
2.) The original foreign passport provided it is valid for a period not inferior to six months.
3.) Copy of the resident's valid card, whom is joined by his family and children.
4.) Copy of the Omani national's identity card in case he is married to a foreigner when renewing her residence.
5.) An official certificate of proof from the University or College, stating that the foreigner is still pursuing his education in cases of student permits.
6.) In case the application is presented by someone other than the sponsor, the representative must be Omani and holding a written authorisation issued from the sponsor and attested by the Directorate General of Passport & Residence.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Royal Oman Police Directorate of Public Relation
Phone: +968 - 24569392 Fax: +968 - 24562708
For Enquiries: +968 - 24512961 (Visa Services)
EligibilityEdit
- STUDENT VISA
It is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to a foreigner who is coming to Oman as a student, provided that the sponsor has a licence from the concerned authorities to establish an educational or training institution.
- FAMILY JOINING & FAMILY RESIDENCE VISA
The family Joining Visa is granted to the wife of the foreigner, who is resident in Oman, and as well to his children who are below (21) years. It is also granted to the foreign wife of an Omani national at his request, and subject to a certificate from the concerned authority (Ministry of Interior) confirming the status of the marriage.
The family Visa is granted by the concerned authority at its discretion, and at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility, to the relatives of the Omani national and the relatives of the foreigner who are not included in the categories eligible for Family Joining Visa.
Conditions:
The sponsor must be a local one with full legal capacity, and he is held responsible for the truth of the information stated in the application form.
1.) For the employees children: Their age must not be above 21 calendar years.(Note: Their residence permit expires when they reach this age)
2.) Brothers and sisters must not be above 18 years. A document confirming that they have no family provider outside Oman must be presented.
3.) The family visa expires when the employees residence permit expires.
FeesEdit
- STUDENT VISA - 20 Omani Riyals
- FAMILY JOINING & FAMILY RESIDENCE VISA - 20 Omani Riyals.
Fines for late renewal or non-registration of the residence permit is (50) fifty Omani Riyals per month.
ValidityEdit
- STUDENT VISA
Within six months from the date of issuance.
Duration of stay in Oman: Ranging from one to two years from the date of entry.
Validity for extension: For a similar period in case of study continuation, by proof of a letter from the educational institute.
Number of entries: Multiple entries.
- FAMILY JOINING & FAMILY RESIDENCE VISA
Within six months from the date of issuance.
Validity: Two years from the date of stamping the visa in the passport.
Documents to UseEdit
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Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
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Related VideosEdit
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InstructionsEdit
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Required InformationEdit
1.) The type of Visa you are applying for.
2.) Passport details
3.) Personal information
4.) Sponsor details
5.) Previous Visa details
6.) Residence Visa numbers
7.) Other information (Occupation, academic qualification etc.)
8.) Dependents on Passport
9.) Port of entry
Need for the DocumentEdit
All services relating to passports, identity cards, visas, residence permits, and road permits etc. are performed by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence. It provides its services at airports, sea ports and border posts as well as from its main office at the ROP Force Headquarters and the regional sections.
The Directorate General is entitled among its operations to apply the legality of the residence in the Sultanate, through applying the residence stamp or renewing the residence to both public and private sectors.
Information which might helpEdit
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM:
1.) Enclose copy of the applicants passport and other documents.
2.) Applicants should comply with laws applicable in the Sultanate of Oman, otherwise they will be subject to legal enquiry.
3.) Under no circumstance the employee shall be allowed to work for any one other than his/her sponsor.
4.) In all cases the Directorate Gen. of Passports & Residence have the right to reject the application without declaring any reason.
5.) Applicants should be in the Sultanate to renew their residence permits.
6.) According to Article (16) of the Implementing Regulation of the Foreigners Residence Law, obtaining a valid entry visa, does not necessarily mean that you will be allowed to enter the Sultanate. Passport & Residence officer has the right to refuse your entry, on grounds of Public Interest.
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External LinksEdit
Royal Oman Police
http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_pr.asp
OthersEdit
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