Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Oman
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Omani Visa.
- An application form that is filled, signed and stamped.
- Recent (35 by 45) passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral expression.
- The passport photograph should display full frontal view of the applicant’s head placed in the center.
- Passport with six months validity beyond stay in Oman.
- Passport should have at least one blank for visa stamp.
- Upon expiration of the visa 10 Riyals for each day of delay.
- Travel itinerary or documents that shows entry and exit date from the country.
- Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
- For minors, birth certificate and Parent’s ID documents are required.
- All documents should be translated in either English or Arabic.
Oman Visa for Rwandans
Facts about Oman
Oman is a top tourist destination for its islands and beaches. It is also a prime tourist destination for its deserts. A lot of tourists love to take rides on camels in the desert. The country has plantations and vegetation which adds color to the already beautiful landscape.
Tourism plays a vital role in the Omani economy. The number of tourists grew to 5 percent from the number posted the previous year. A total of 3.3 million tourists visited the country in the past year.
In the country, only licensed hotels and restaurants sell alcohol. If you need to take alcohol at home, you need to acquire a license. It is considered illegal to live together or share the same room with someone of the opposite sex to whom you are not married to or who is not your relative.
Types of Oman Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 3 business days | 3 months |
| Official visa | 3 business days | 3 months |
| Student visa | 3 business day | 2 years |
| Tourist visa | 3 business day | 3 months |
| Transit visa | 3 business days | 3 months |
General Requirements for Oman Visa
- An application form that is filled, signed and stamped.
- Recent (35 by 45) passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral expression.
- The passport photograph should display full frontal view of the applicant’s head placed in the center.
- Passport with six months validity beyond stay in Oman.
- Passport should have at least one blank for visa stamp.
- Upon expiration of the visa 10 Riyals for each day of delay.
- Travel itinerary or documents that shows entry and exit date from the country.
- Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
- For minors, birth certificate and Parent’s ID documents are required.
- All documents should be translated in either English or Arabic.
Oman Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business visa is issued for the purpose of business activities.
- The application form that is filled, signed and stamped.
- Recent (35 by 45) passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral expression
- One recent passport photograph taken with a white background displaying full frontal view of applicant’s face.
- Applicant should neither wear eyeglasses nor headwear in the passport
- Passport should be valid for at least six months after staying in Oman.
- Applicants are required to extend the visa to avoid payment of a fine of 10 Riyals for the overstayed duration.
- Applicants below 21 years and above 60 years will be denied a business visa.
- In case the applicant is been sponsored by someone other than the sponsor, the representative must be Omani and must hold a written authorization issued from the Directorate General of Passport & Residence.
- Applicants are required to provide a letter of invitation from the company or organization that you will be visiting in Oman.
- The letter must be issued or signed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
- Business letter written on Rwanda company letterhead stating the nature of the business to be conducted, address and contact information of the company in Oman.
- The letter should also indicate the length of stay in Oman.
Oman Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A tourist visa is a visa for foreigners visiting Oman for tourist purposes or visiting of friends and family.
- Original passport valid for use within six months from the date of issuance is required.
- (35 by 45) Passport photograph taken against a white background.
- Applicants must not wear eyeglasses for a passport photograph. Head wears should be worn only for religious purposes.
- The passport photographs must provide full-face coverage displaying a nonsmiling expression.
- The passport photograph must be taken within the last three months.
- Oman application form that is correctly filled and signed.
- Applicants should display name on the application form as it is displayed on passport.
- Tourist applicants must not overstay their visa or a fine of 10 Riyals will be paid each day of delay.
- A tourist visa is valid for staying in the country for a period not exceeding thirty days from the date of entry.
- May be extended for a similar period.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of flight itinerary
- Applicants should submit a copy of hotel confirmation serving as proof of accommodation.
- Letter of invitation from the host in Oman should be submitted.
- The letter must include the relationship of the applicant with the host, duration, and purpose of visit
- The maximum stay required for a tourist visa is 30 days and may be extended for one month.
- In case of the applicant is being sponsored, a copy of the sponsor’s personal identity card is required.
- Copy of the passport of the foreign resident to be visited is required.
- A letter of the sponsor declaring that he/she will be responsible for the visitor during a visit to Oman, and must mention the relationship with that visitor.
Oman Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A 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.
- A correctly filled application form that is signed and stamped.
- Two passport photograph displaying full face and taken with a white background.
- A passport that is valid beyond the date of arrival in Oman.
- Visa fee for Omani student visa is 20 Omani Riyals.
- Copy of the license 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 institution to be attended by the applicant.
- The letter should state clearly that the applicant is of good conduct.
- The letter should also state indicate the duration and purpose of stay.
- Duration of student visa is valid for a stay 2 years.
- Visa can be extended if the duration of stay is more than two years.
- Educational or training institution should be approved by the governments of Oman.
Oman Official Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Official visa is granted to foreigners at the request of a hosting government organization.
- Signed Rwanda application form should be correctly filled.
- Copy of Rwanda passport that is valid for a period of six months.
- Two recent passport photograph that is taken within three months.
- Documents should be provided in either Arabic or English
- A letter from the sponsoring government organization, explaining the purpose of the visit.
Oman Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Transit Visa is granted to applicants transiting or traveling through Oman to another country.
- A completely filled and signed application form is required.
- Original Rwanda passport valid within six months from the date of exiting Oman.
- A passport photograph taken against a white background that is recently taken within the last three months.
- The passport photographs must display a nonsmiling expression, with no eyeglasses or head wears.
- Maximum stay is 3 days including the entry and departure days.
- Applicants should have enough money to cover expenses.
- Applicants are required to provide a valid ticket to the destination
Oman Visa Fees
Business visa
20.00 (OMR)
Official visa
20.00 (OMR)
Student visa
20.00 (OMR)
Tourist visa
20.00 (OMR)
Transit visa
5.00 (OMR)