Study in Oman - Studying in Oman

The Student Visa is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to a foreigner who is coming to Oman as a student, provided that the sponsor has a licence from the concerned authorities to establish an educational or training institution, the visa shall be as follows:

• Validity of the visa: Within six months from the date of issuance.

• Duration of stay in Oman: Ranging from one to two years from the date of entry.

• Validity for extension: For a similar period in case of study continuation, by proof of a letter from the educational institute.

• Number of entries: Multiple entries

• Fees: 20 Omani Riyals

Submit the electronic application form available through the Royal Oman Police Website: http://www.rop.gov.om/visa/english/onlineservices_visaapplication_main.aspx

The Applicaiton must be endorsed and stamped by the sponsor, and to be typed in Arabic for Arab nationals and in English for Non-Arab nationals.

Required Documents

Enclose the following documents:

• Two photographs size (4X6) cm.

• Copy of the foreigner’s passport, provided it is valid for a period not less than six months.

• Copy of the specimen signature of the authorised signatories issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, for the private sector.

• In case the application is presented by someone other than the sponsor, the representative must be Omani and holding a written authorisation issued from the Directorate General of Passport & Residence as per the sponsor’s request.

• A medical fitness certificate issued for citizens of some countries specified as follows by the Ministry of Health (India, Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Syria, Sudan, Ethiopia); certificate must be endorsed by the Ministry of Health.

• Copy of the licence issued by the concerned authorities to the sponsor to bring students from abroad to study in Oman.

• A covering letter from the sponsor explaining the type of the tuition and its duration.