Saturday, August 15, 2009

Visit Visa in Oman

RELATIVE / FRIEND VISIT VISA


It is granted to the relatives or friends of an Omani national at his request and under his sponsorship. It is also granted to the relatives of a foreigner who is resident in Oman at the request of and on the responsibility of his sponsor.

This visa can be used within six months from the date of issuance.

It is a single-entry visa valid for staying in the country for three months from the date of entry. This period is extendable once for one month only.

Fees: RO 6.

Requirements:

The sponsor must be a local one with full legal capacity, and be responsible for the truth of the information stated in the application form.

The sponsor must be himself the friend or the relative of the person for whom the visa is requested, or be the sponsor of the non-Omani relative or friend of that person.

Application and Attachments:

Visa application form typed, approved and stamped by the sponsor.

For Arabs holding passports issued in Arab countries the visa application form must be filled out in Arabic.

For Non-Arabs holding passports issued in non-Arab countries the visa application form must be filled out in English.


Two photographs (4 * 6) cm.

Copy of the foreigner’s passport, which must be valid for three months at least.

Copy of the specimen signature of the authorized signatories issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In case of personal sponsorship a copy of the sponsor’s identity card must be attached in order to compare the signature.

Copy of passport of the foreigner, who will host the person for whom the visa is requested.

A letter of undertaking in which the sponsor declares that he shall be responsible for the visitor during his visit to Oman, and must mention his relationship with that visitor.

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