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Oman student visa: studying at an Omani institution

Student Visa (residence for study) and Training Visa

In short

International students in Oman hold a Student Visa requested by their educational institution, which must be licensed by the competent authority. The visa gives residence from three months up to two years, renewable for the same period, and costs OMR 20 or OMR 30 depending on the subtype. Students must get a residence card within 30 days of arrival.

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Key facts

Maximum stay
3 months to 2 years, renewable for a similar period
Validity
Must be used within 3 months of issue (6 months for one subtype); multiple entries once residency is granted
Fee
OMR 30Student visa for 3 months to 2 years (subtype 16A). The 1-year student visa costs OMR 20; the training visa OMR 30.
Work
Not stated by ROP; the visa is issued for study
Where to apply
Filed by the licensed institution on the ROP eVisa portal while the student is abroad

Who can get a student visa

ROP grants the Student Visa at the request and under the responsibility of a sponsor that holds a licence to run an educational or training institution. The applicant must be enrolled to study at an educational institution in Oman, such as an approved institute, college or university.

A separate Training Visa exists for international trainees; it additionally needs a letter from the Ministry of Higher Education.

Documents

The institution uploads a letter explaining the type of study and its duration, along with the student's photo and passport copy. Students of certain nationalities need a medical fitness certificate endorsed by the Omani Ministry of Health.

Trainees add the letter from the Ministry of Higher Education.

Required documents

Identity

  • Digital photograph of the student

Travel

  • Copy of the passport (valid six months on entry)

Study

  • Letter from the sponsoring institution explaining the type of study and its duration

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Study

  • Letter from the Ministry of Higher Education (Training Visa)

Other

  • Medical fitness certificate endorsed by the Omani Ministry of Health (certain nationalities)

Fees and length

ROP lists several subtypes: a Student Visa for three months to two years at OMR 30, a one-year Student Visa at OMR 20 and a two-year option at OMR 20; the Training Visa costs OMR 30. Residence can be renewed for a period similar to the original visa.

Late renewal or failure to register the residence permit is fined OMR 20 per month, so track the expiry date against your course calendar.

After arrival

Like every resident, a student must apply in person for a residence card within 30 days of entry; the card costs OMR 6 for one year or OMR 11 for two years.

The visa allows multiple entries once residency is granted. ROP cancels a residence visa if the holder remains outside Oman for more than six months, which matters for long summer breaks spent abroad.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Get admission from a licensed educational institution in Oman.
  2. Send the institution your passport copy, photo and any medical certificate it asks for.
  3. The institution files the Student Visa on the ROP eVisa portal with its letter and pays the fee.
  4. Travel within the use-by period stated on the visa.
  5. Apply in person for your residence card within 30 days of arrival and renew before expiry.

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a student visa without an institution?

No. ROP requires the sponsor to be a licensed educational or training institution.

How long is the student visa?

From three months up to two years depending on the subtype, renewable for a similar period.

Can I take a short language course on a visa-free entry?

Short visits under visa-free rules are for tourism-type stays of up to 14 days. A course that needs residence requires a Student Visa through the institution.

Do I need a medical certificate?

Only applicants of certain nationalities must submit a medical fitness certificate endorsed by the Omani Ministry of Health; ROP lists it as a conditional document for all student subtypes.

What is the fee?

OMR 30 for the three-month-to-two-year student visa and OMR 20 for the one-year subtype, plus the residence card fee.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Oman

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: 14 days visa-free; 10 or 30 days on a Tourist Visit Visa; up to 30 days per visit on the 1-year multiple-entry visa
  • Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 3 months, extendable once by 1 month
  • Transit visa Maximum stay: 24 or 72 hours (airport transit); up to 5 days to cross by land
  • Medical treatment visa Maximum stay: 7 days; the first extension, of the same length, can be requested by the applicant

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Maximum stay: Express visa: up to 3 weeks; multiple-entry visa: up to 4 weeks per stay; Festivals visa: 1 month
  • Investor visa Maximum stay: 1 or 2 years, renewable for a similar period

Study and training

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: 2 years, renewable every 2 years

Family

  • Family reunification visa Maximum stay: 2 years (5 or 10 years for families of long-term investors and cultural visa holders), renewable

Residence

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