Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
Business / Investor Visa
Business Β· 3-9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Family / Spouse Visa
Family Β· 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Company Formation Residence Permit
Migration Β· 8-25 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Temporary Work Visa
Migration Β· 4-17 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Work Visa (Standard)
Migration Β· 1-1 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Investor Residency Program
Residency Β· 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency Β· 2-4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal).
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Student Visa
Student Β· 4β12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourist Β· 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Tourist eVisa
Tourist Β· 24-72 hours
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Employment Visa
Work Β· 2-8 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work Β· 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required