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India passport holders: Single entry for Oman. Fee: OMR 5–20 (~USD 13–52.02). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available for Indians. Tourist eVisa: OMR 5 (~USD 13 / INR 1,235) for 10-day single; OMR 20 for 30-day. Oman is MAJOR Gulf labor destination for Indians (~700,000 Indian residents). Work via Oman MOL.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 10/30 days); Multiple-entry Visa (1 year); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (MOL-sponsored — MAJOR Indian category); Family/Spouse Visa (sponsor's salary OMR 600+/month); Student; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days from issue. Max Stay: 10 or 30 days (Tourist). Work visa per contract.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); eVisa: Online + photo + payment; For Family: sponsor's Resident Card + salary cert (OMR 600+/month); For Work: MOL approval + employer's contract + medical fitness (GCC-approved centers in India) + police clearance + entry permit + eMigrate (ECR); For Tourist: hotel booking + return ticket + bank statement.
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eVisa available for Indians. Tourist eVisa: OMR 5 (~USD 13 / INR 1,235) for 10-day single; OMR 20 for 30-day. Oman is MAJOR Gulf labor destination for Indians (~700,000 Indian residents). Work via Oman MOL.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Work visa fraud — fake employment contracts; (2) Past Oman overstays heavily flagged; (3) Family visit sponsor's salary below OMR 600 threshold; (4) Medical fitness failure (TB, HIV, Hepatitis at GCC-approved centers); (5) Police clearance issues; (6) Single female applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (7) Past absconding from employers; (8) Forged academic certs for skilled categories.
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