Oman Visa for UAE Residents and Apply for Oman eVisa from Dubai

Who Requires an Oman Visa from the UAE?

All foreign nationals — including Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi nationals — require a valid visa to enter Oman. Dubai and UAE residents holding a resident card issued by a GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) country and a GCC Visa valid for more than three months with a valid profession can easily apply for an Oman travel visa. The GCC countries are:

Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Saudi Arabia
Oman
United Arab Emirates

Do UAE Passport Holders Require an eVisa to Enter Oman?

Visitors holding a valid UAE passport do not require a travel visa to enter Oman.

Note: A valid profession from the approved list, GCC Visa, and GCC ID Card are only required for 28-day GCC Visas. For other visa types, only a passport and photograph are required for G1 nationals.

Oman Visa Application for UAE Residents

This includes citizens born in the UAE and foreign nationals who have obtained citizenship status and a UAE passport, regardless of their country of birth.

If you hold a foreign passport and a GCC card, you must obtain a visa before traveling to Oman. This applies to all foreigners living in the UAE, including Dubai residents.

The application process for the Oman online visa for UAE residents is quick and simple. See below for further information and requirements.

Requirements to Apply for a Visa for Oman from the UAE

GCC residents wondering how to get an Oman visa from Dubai and the rest of the UAE should meet the following requirements in full:

GCC Residency: Applicants must hold a GCC residency permit valid for at least 3 months from the application date.
Passport Validity: Passport must be from an eligible country (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and valid for at least 6 months from application.
Profession: Applicant’s profession must be listed in the approved profession list.
GCC Resident Visa: Must be valid for more than three months.
Visa Compliance: Visitors must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying and carrying a copy of the visa.
Penalties: Overstaying or violating visa conditions may lead to fines, legal actions, and future visa application bans.

Professions Required According to the GCC Residency

Applicants with GCC residency must work in specific fields or hold certain university degrees to qualify for an Oman visa for UAE residents.

The approved list of professions includes but is not limited to the following:

Allowed Occupation List

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

Foreign Nationalities Residing in the UAE

The UAE hosts a diverse range of nationalities. Most foreigners applying for an Oman visa from Dubai hold Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi passports.

The requirements for an Oman visa for Pakistani and Indian UAE residents are the same as for other nationals holding valid GCC residency.

Regardless of nationality, the Oman visa for GCC residents allows a temporary stay of up to 28 days from the date of entry. The visa must be used within one month of issue.

All foreign citizens residing in GCC countries, including Indians and Pakistanis, are eligible to apply for an Oman eVisa.

Omani Embassy in UAE

Abu Dhabi:
Embassy of Sultanate of Oman
Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 446 3333

Dubai:
Address: 8th St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 397 1000

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