MUSCAT : Oman currently offers two visa pathways for UAE expats:

Visa on Arrival: Available at Muscat International Airport and land borders.

GCC Resident eVisa: Applied online via the Royal Oman Police (ROP) platform: evisa.rop.gov.om.
Both options are valid for 28 days and cost RO 5 (AED 47.76). Travellers must present their Emirates ID and a passport valid for at least six months. At land borders, a UAE exit fee of Dh35 also applies.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility is tied directly to one’s occupation. The Emirates ID, which carries the official job title, must match one of the professions approved by Omani authorities. These include high-demand roles such as:

Doctor, Accountant, Engineer, Computer Engineer, Architect, Geologist Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Flight Engineer, Agriculture Engineer, Budget Specialist, Referee, Technologist, Computer Manager, Project Manager, Software Analyst, Social Specialist, X-Ray Technician, Electronic Technician, Dental Technician, Laboratory Technician, Hospital Technician, Translator, Deputy Director, First Counselor, Counselor, Lawyer, Pilot, Co-pilot, Geologist, Programmer, Vessel Supervisor, Businessman, Investor, Trading Partner, Pharmacist, Commercial Delegate, Production Executive, Sales Executive, Expert, Supervisor, Scientist, Advisor, Captain, Specialist Treatment, Teacher, Businesswoman, Military Officer, Sport Coach, University Director, Archaeologist, Physicist, Chemist, Head of Section, Dental Surgeon, General Manager / Deputy, Director / Deputy, University Teacher, Lecturer, Banker, Project Auditor, School Guidance Officer, Host, Sales Representative, Tour Guide, Broadcaster / Anchor, Officer, Poet, Nurse, Musician, Athletic Organiser, Navigator, Health Observer, Land Surveyor, Artist, Author, Production Assistant, Designer, Employee, Actor, Painter, Athlete, Broker, Cameraman, Section Supervisor, Prospector Raised, Assistant Mechanic, Preacher, Dietician, Journalist, Agriculture Supervisor, Store Inspector, Wireless Operator, Interior Designer, Writer, Mechanic, Generator Operator, Electrician, Printing Operator, Nurse Assistant, Temperament, Coordinator, Specialist, Jeweler, Network Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Prosecutor, Sales and Marketing Representative, Company / Institute Representative, Flight Navigator, Vessel Technician, Film Cameraman, Media Specialist, Director, Marketing Agent, Marketing Specialist.

If your job does not fall under the approved list, the only option is to apply for a sponsored visit visa through a travel agent, Oman Embassy, or a family member residing in Oman.

For those who prefer to sort paperwork in advance, the eVisa process is straightforward:

Create an account on the ROP eVisa platform and verify via email OTP.

Select visa category under “Unsponsored Visa” → “GCC Resident Visa.”
Complete the form with personal and passport details.
Upload documents, including a UAE residence visa, Emirates ID, passport photo, and passport copy.
Submit and review before final confirmation.
Make payment once approval is granted.
Processing typically takes four to five working days, though it may vary depending on individual cases.
Key takeaways
UAE expats can choose between visa on arrival and GCC resident eVisa.
Cost: RO 5 (AED 47.76) for 28 days.

Emirates ID occupation must match Oman’s approved professions list.

If ineligible, travellers must seek a sponsored visa.

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