How long does it take to get an Oman work visa?

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Posted by Haoman

on 23 Aug 2016

I would like to ask what is the exact time for getting visa ready for Oman, what is its process and how much time should iIexpect the visa from them? It's been two days they receive my paper and medical examination done in India.

Meagan on 9 Jan 2017 - 11:53

It's unusual for it to take so long - usually it only takes 5 days or at most 10 days to come through. It can take longer if the hiring company doesn't have the required/correct documentation. However, a long delay isn't a good sign - are you sure that the company is legitimate?

Anonymous (not verified) on 9 Jan 2017 - 10:35

dear , idid send my papers to a company in dubaito work with baker hughes company in oman ,,ok , this company as sub contractor ,,but up to now i did not get my permit of work ,,since a month ?how long it takes to be ready?

Haoman on 25 Aug 2016 - 08:27

Thanks Meagan. But I think the condition for two week or a month is in the rare cases? Normally when everything is ready or if its a big company what you think do they have a chance to get approval in short time?? Is there a possible way to check visa status with having application number??

Meagan on 23 Aug 2016 - 15:52

Hi there,

Unfortunately it can be quite difficult to estimate the amount of time a visa application takes because it depends on a number of different things. It can be anywhere from a few days, to a week or two, to a month. To get an overview of the process of an employment visa application please have a look at our Visas for Oman page.

Best of luck.

Regards
Meagan

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Sep 2016 - 21:57

What if my medical certificate is expired do I have a chance to get an employment visa or do I need to take another medical?

Meagan on 21 Sep 2016 - 08:31

Hi there,

As far as I am aware you would need to take another medical as they require up-to-date information.

Meagan

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Nov 2016 - 11:46

Hi, Like UAE, do you need to undergo medical examination in the local government hospital on arrival?

Anonymous (not verified) on 10 Feb 2017 - 14:19

Hii meagan, I have submitted all my necessary documets on 04th feb 2017 to agency and same has been forwarded to my new company which is locating in oman. Could u tell me how many days will it take to get employment visa out for the indian passport.

Meagan on 14 Feb 2017 - 07:24

Hi there,

You posted this a few days ago. Have you received your visa yet?

As stated above, it should take only five to ten days unless something is wrong with the hiring company's documentation.

M

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