Family Joining Visa (Dependent Sponsorship)
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Family Joining Visa (Dependent Sponsorship)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

30 OMR

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for spouses and children under 21 of employed expat workers in senior positions. Requires sponsor to meet income threshold of RO 600+ monthly.

The family joining visa allows spouses and children of employed expat workers to join them in Oman. The sponsoring employee must hold a senior position with sufficient salary.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

7,200 OMR

per year

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity

Passport photo

Recent digital photo

Birth certificate

Certified copy for children

Marriage certificate

For spouses

Sponsor Documents

Employment contract

Showing salary RO 600+/month

Salary certificate

Recent payslip or employer letter

Sponsor ID

Copy of residence card/work visa

Accommodation proof

Lease or property in sponsor's name

Undertaking form

Sponsor responsibility declaration

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Advantages

  • Allows family reunification
  • 2-year validity
  • Multiple entries
  • Renewable with sponsor

Considerations

  • Income threshold required
  • Senior position requirement
  • Age limit for children (under 21)
  • Dependent on sponsor employment

Application Process

1

Verify sponsor eligibility

Sponsor must earn minimum RO 600/month in senior position

2

Prepare documents

Gather marriage/birth certificates and family documents

3

Obtain sponsor approval

Employer approves family joining request

4

Submit application

Apply through employer or eVisa portal

5

Medical examination

Family members undergo health screening

6

Pay fee

Pay 30 OMR visa fee

7

Receive visa

Family joining visa issued for 2 years

Application Forms

Family Joining Visa Application

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