ROP: Expats in Oman Can Now Convert their Visit Visas into a Work Visa

31 May 2021

The Foreigners' Residence Law in Oman was amended to make it easier for visit visas to be converted into work visas.

The ROP issued an amendment to the Foreigners’ Residence Law which allows expats to convert visit visas into a work visa or temporary work visa, provided that certain requirements are met and the required fees are paid. The following visas will be eligible for conversion:

  • Visit visa issued to residents of GCC countries
  • Visit visa issued to meet relatives and friends in the country
  • Single-entry tourist visas (valid for up to 10 days or a month)
  • Single and multiple-entry business visas
  • Express visas
  • Investor visas
  • Student visas
  • Visas provided to sailors serving on board or passengers aboard cruise ships
  • Visas for owners of residential units and their family members

For more information, visit https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1101595/oman/labour/expats-can-convert-visit-visas-to-work-permit

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