Family Joining Visa in Oman
Sponsor your spouse and children in Oman through ROP - straightforward once you meet the salary threshold and have attested documents.
Last verified: 2026-06
Overview
Oman's family joining visa lets eligible expatriate residents bring spouses, children, and in some cases parents to live in the Sultanate. It is issued by ROP and tied to the sponsor's employment residence visa.
The most important gate is the salary threshold and the professional category of the sponsor. Historically a minimum monthly basic salary of around OMR 600 has been used for many professional categories, though thresholds and category lists have been adjusted several times - confirm the current threshold on ROP eServices before applying.
Documents required
- Sponsor's passport, resident card, and valid residence visa
- Sponsor's salary certificate (recent, employer-attested)
- Family member's passport (6+ months validity)
- Marriage certificate attested by MOFA Oman and the originating country
- Children's birth certificates attested by MOFA
- Tenancy contract or proof of accommodation
- Recent passport-size photographs
Eligibility
- Sponsor holds a valid employment residence visa
- Sponsor meets the current salary and professional category threshold
- Marriage and birth documents are fully attested
- Adequate accommodation can be demonstrated
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Family joining visa (2 years) | 201 OMR | Per dependent - confirm current amount on ROP eServices. |
| Resident card per dependent | 10 OMR | Plastic card fee. |
| Medical fitness test | 15-25 OMR | Per adult dependent. |
| Sanad service charge | 5-10 OMR | Typing-centre style processing fee. |
Step by step
- 1
Attest marriage and birth documents
Get marriage and birth certificates attested in the country of origin and then by the Omani MOFA.
2-6 weeks · center
- 2
Apply for family joining visa via ROP
Sponsor submits the family joining visa application on ROP eServices with salary certificate, attested documents, and tenancy proof.
Same day · online
- 3
Family member enters Oman
Once the visa is approved, the dependent travels to Oman on the joining visa.
center
- 4
Medical test and residence stamping
Adult dependents complete the medical fitness test, then ROP stamps the residence and issues the resident card via Sanad.
1-2 weeks · either
Processing time: 1-3 weeks for the visa approval; document attestation is usually the slowest leg.
Renewal
Family residence is typically renewed for 2 years at a time, aligned with the sponsor's residence. Renewals follow the same Sanad/ROP route.
Fines & penalties
- Sponsoring beyond your salary category can void the visa
- Letting a dependent's residence lapse triggers overstay penalties on each person
- Unattested documents will be rejected at ROP submission
Common pitfalls
- Submitting before MOFA attestation is complete
- Assuming the historical OMR 600 salary threshold still applies to your professional category - always confirm the current rule
- Not aligning dependent residence expiry with the sponsor's
- Missing the dependent's medical test after arrival
FAQs
Oman has historically required around OMR 600 monthly basic salary in many professional categories, with different thresholds for other categories. Thresholds and the eligible job list have been revised multiple times - confirm the current figure on ROP eServices before applying.
Yes, in limited categories and subject to ROP's discretion. Parent sponsorship usually requires a higher salary and additional documentation.
Yes - ROP expects proof of suitable accommodation. A registered tenancy contract or property title in the sponsor's name is the standard evidence.
Usually two years, matched to the sponsor's residence visa. Renewals run on the same cycle.
Not directly. A dependent on a family visa must have a separate employment offer and labour clearance to work.
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