The official Oman guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
The Royal Oman Police controls visa stamping, the Ministry of Labour controls work permits — these…
Free to public Selection System
There is no points system. In Oman you need a named sponsor — and your sponsor…
Free to public Document Authentication
Oman joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2012, and the only competent authority to issue apostilles…
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
The Oman Good Conduct Certificate (شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك) is issued by the Royal Oman Police's…
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
Oman runs a two-stage medical check: a pre-departure certificate required from 11 specified nationalities, then a…
Paid membership Language Tests
Oman does not require a language test to obtain a work visa — but Arabic proficiency…
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
Oman has no single recognition body for all professions — academic equivalence goes to OAAAQA, engineering…
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
The 30-day residence card deadline is the clock that drives everything else — miss it and…
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
Day 1 to Day 30: the residence card deadline drives the whole dependency chain — register…
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
Oman separates visa decisions (Royal Oman Police) from work permit decisions (Ministry of Labour) — the…
Paid membership