Visitor & short-stay visas
Omani GCC Resident Visit Visa (eVisa 29A)
A short visit visa for residents of other GCC countries in approved professions, obtainable online or on arrival.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Oman government website before you apply.
- Official name
- GCC Resident Visit Visa
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa for GCC residents
- Stay
- Around 28 days
- Indicative cost
- Around OMR 5
- Cost
- OMR 5
- Fixed issuance fee confirmed on Gov.om
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Residence requirement
- Valid GCC residency for at least 3 months
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months
- Where to apply
- ROP eVisa portal (evisa.rop.gov.om) via Gov.om
- Processing time
- About 7 minutes (online)
- Indicative service time shown on Gov.om
Who it is for
- Expatriate residents of another GCC country in an approved profession
- Not generally available to housekeepers, students, private drivers or spouses of residents
Requirements
- Valid GCC residence permit (commonly at least three months' validity)
- Passport valid for at least six months from entry
- Occupation matching the approved-profession list (e.g. as printed on the residence ID)
How to apply
- Apply online on the ROP eVisa portal, or
- Obtain the visa on arrival at an approved entry point
Documents you may need
- Passport copy (valid for at least six months)
- Personal photograph
- GCC residence card copy showing an approved profession
Frequently asked questions
Gov.om lists a fixed issuance fee of OMR 5 for the GCC resident visa, paid online when you apply through the ROP eVisa portal.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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