Residents of GCC countries can apply for a special, cheaper version of the Oman eVisa.
You need a valid residence card from another GCC country to apply for this type of Oman eVisa. The 5 other GCC countries are:
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
The application process is fast, convenient, and 100% online. However, you need to be aware of the specific features of the permit and the application process explained on this page.
What is an Oman Visa for GCC Residents?
The GCC resident visa for Oman is similar to the conventional Oman online visa. Due to diplomatic ties between Oman and GCC countries, it is available for a lower price than the regular visa for tourists.
Here is the key information about the Oman online visa for GCC residents:
- Length of stay: 28 days in Oman
- Number of entries: Single entry
- Extension: 1 extension permitted
Holders of a GCC resident visa for Oman must enter the country directly from a GCC country.
Please bear in mind that entry into the country with this visa is at the discretion of the Royal Oman Police.
An Oman visa for GCC residents may not be changed to a work visa once inside Oman. Visitors seeking to conduct business in the nation should apply for a full business visa before entering.
5-day transit visa now available to GCC residents
Residents of GCC countries can now apply for an online transit visa for Oman. The maximum stay in Oman with this visa is 5 days.
Oman eVisa Requirements for GCC Residents
The requirements to get an Oman eVisa for GCC residents are similar to the standard Oman visa online requirements.
To apply, you must:
- Not be a holder of another type of Oman visa
- Hold a passport with over 6-months of validity
- Possess a valid hotel booking within Oman*
- Have an approved job or profession
- Own a return ticket to your country of arrival or an onward destination*
*required when entering Oman with a GCC resident visa.
There are only a few types of jobs which are not accepted by Omani officials in the eVisa application process — housekeepers, students, and private drivers.
Documents to Get an Oman Visit Visa for GCC Residents
These are the documents you need to complete the Oman visa for GCC residents application:
- Digital photograph of the person applying
- Scan of the applicant’s passport
- Copy of the applicant’s GCC Visa (with at least 3 months validity remaining)
- Copy of a GCC resident card with over 6 months validity remaining
These documents are requested to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. All documents are uploaded digitally during the electronic visa application process.
Who Can Get a GCC Resident Card?
Expatriates living in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE may be granted a residence card provided they meet certain criteria.
Please note all expatriates who wish to remain in a GCC country should have a residency permit. Although specific criteria differ depending on the country, in most cases residency permits are issued to individuals sponsored by an employer or family member.
Obtaining a GCC residency permit through employer sponsorship
Usually for employers arrange the residency permit on behalf of the employee. Most companies hiring foreign workers have a staff member familiar with the process who will arrange the paperwork.
Employees need to provide the company with all the documents necessary for GCC residency, details of which can be found below.
Applying for a GCC residency permit through family sponsorship
Foreigners sponsored by an employer in the GCC country can then acquire residency cards for their family members.
The spouse and children may join an employed family member once they have their own GCC residency permit. In some cases, wider family members may also be eligible for a family-sponsored residency.
Documents Required to Apply for a GCC Resident Card
Residency permit application requirements vary depending on whether the individual wishes to live in Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, or the United Arab Emirates.
Expatriates should check with the embassy or consulate of the GCC nation in their home country to confirm the specific criteria.
The basic documents required to apply for an Oman residence card are:
- Completed residency application form
- Original passport
- Medical examination certificate
- Letter from the employer
Can GCC Residents Get a Visa on Arrival for Oman?
No, a visa on arrival for Oman for GCC residents is no longer available.
Visa-on-arrival facilities were previously available in Oman. However they were phased out with the introduction of the Oman eVisa for GCC residents.
If you need a visa to enter Oman, you must now apply before departure.
Do GCC Citizens Require a Visa for Oman?
Citizens of fellow GCC countries do not need a visa to visit Oman.
Thanks to the political union between 6 members of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, passport holders from these nations can travel around the region visa-free.
All other ordinary passport holders must apply for an Oman tourist eVisa or another relevant visa.
