Oman is a beautiful country with a rich historical past. Boasting a varied landscape and several notable sites, the nation has now streamlined its electronic visa system. Yes, the Royal Oman Police has simplified and expedited the process for travellers who visit the sultanate for work or tourism purposes. In case you are also planning to visit the sultanate, make sure to keep these steps in mind.
Royal Oman Police Steamlines E-Tourist Visa Service
As reported by Oman Daily Observer, Oman offers several types of visas. These visas cater to different categories of travellers, such as a tourist visa for an employer, a tourist visa for non-employers, or even a tourist visa for residents of GCC countries. If you are someone who is planning to apply for a visa this summer, the procedure has been outlined on the website
Steps To Follow
Before you apply for the visa, make sure to have an account on the website by filling out the required personal data. Once your account is active, search for the Visa Application that you wish to obtain and upload all the necessary travel documents and other required personal information. Once you click on the enquiry button, your visa form can be printed in PDF format. After this, the application is processed as soon as possible.
It is however recommended that the visa application be submitted at least four days before the planned arrival date as the processing time varies depending on the application status. The system also specifies validity periods for using visas once it is issued. For instance, it is one month for Express Visas, three months for Visas with Local Employer, and one month for Visa with No Employer.
Things To Note About The Visa
So, once the application has been submitted, the fee is paid, and verification of the accuracy of the data is done, a copy of the visa is sent electronically to the registered email. However, it should be noted that because a payment has been made, there is no guarantee of automatic visa issuance.
It’s worth mentioning that the report also reveals that the electronic visa system now includes Sponsored Tourist Visas and Express Visa, which allows immediate visa processing.
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