MUSCAT: Expatriates coming to Oman on visit visas can now convert them into work permits, according to a newly amended Foreigners’ Residence Law issued by the Inspector-General of Police and Customs.
The decision issued by Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, is also applicable for even those in family joining visas, and student visas.
Following are the visas that can be converted into a work visa or temporary work visa:
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- 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 onboard or passengers aboard cruise ships
- Visas for owners of residential units and their family members.
