How UAE expats can get an Oman visa on arrival or eVisa

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Visa options for UAE residents visiting Oman

UAE expats can apply for one of two types of visas:

Both options are only available for approved professions listed by Oman’s authorities.

If your job is not included in the approved list, you will need to apply for an Oman visit visa through a travel agent, the Oman Embassy or sponsored visa via a family member residing in Oman

Approved professions for GCC Resident visa to Oman

Your Emirates ID shows your official occupation on the back of the card. Only if your listed occupation is on the approved list will you be eligible for visa on arrival or eVisa.

According to the Royal Oman Police eVisa platform, here are the approved professions:

  • 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

Oman visa on arrival for UAE residents

  • Available at Muscat International Airport at dedicated visa counters.

  • Stay duration: 28 days

  • Fee: OMR 5 (approx. AED 47.76)

  • Requirements: Emirates ID and passport valid for at least 6 months.

At the border (Driving to Oman)

  • Visa on arrival available at land border crossings.

  • Visa fee: OMR 5 (AED 47.76)

  • UAE exit fee: Dh35 (payable when leaving UAE border)

  • Requirements: Emirates ID and passport valid for at least 6 months.

Oman eVisa for UAE expats

If you prefer to arrange your visa in advance, you can apply online through the ROP eVisa platform: evisa.rop.gov.om.

How to apply for an Oman GCC Resident eVisa

1. Create an account – Go to Oman eVisa platform – evisa.rop.gov.om and click Apply for Tourist Visa. Select Register New User and enter:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Password

  • Mobile number

  • Date of birth, gender, nationality 

  • Enter the captcha and click Register.

Verify with the OTP sent to your email.

2. Select your visa category – Log in to your dashboard. Click Apply for Visa → Apply for Unsponsored Visa. Select nationality and confirm GCC residence and scroll to 29A GCC Resident Visa → click Apply Online Here.

3. Fill Out the application – Provide details such as – full name, passport details, nationality, birth details, occupation, mother’s name, marital status

4. Upload documents – Copy of valid UAE residence visa, passport photo, Emirates ID copy and passport copy

5. Submit and confirm – Review your application and submit it.

6. Payment – Once approved, you will receive an email with payment instructions.

According to the ROP eVisa platform, the standard processing time is four to five working days Actual duration may vary depending on application details.

Zainab was born and raised in the UAE and proudly calls herself a Dubai kid. She oversees the Living in UAE section, where she writes stories that matter to people across the country, covering laws, rules, and everyday changes that impact residents, and breaking them down to make life easier for those living here.

She also dabbles in other beats, diving into human interest pieces that highlight the diverse stories of people in the UAE, and occasionally writing about mental health with a focus on real voices and lived experiences.


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