Oman GCC Resident Visa Eligibility Tool

Quickly verify if your profession and documents meet the requirements for the Oman GCC Resident e-Visa (Type 29A).

Your Residency & Profession

GCC Country of Residence

Profession (as on your GCC visa)

Document Validity

Passport Expiry Date

GCC Residency Expiry Date

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Understanding Your GCC Resident Visa Eligibility

The “Approved Professions” Rule is Key

The single most important factor for the Oman GCC Resident visa is your profession. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) maintains an official list of approved professions. If your job title as written on your GCC residency card is not on this list, you are generally not eligible for this specific visa type. This tool checks your input against a list of commonly approved professions, but the official ROP list is the final authority.

The 6-Month and 3-Month Rules

Document validity is non-negotiable. To be eligible, you must meet two time-based requirements from your planned date of arrival in Oman:

Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
GCC Residency Validity: Your GCC residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months.

Pro-Tips for a Successful Application

Exact Match: The profession you enter in your e-Visa application must exactly match the profession printed on your GCC residency card.
Traveling Together: If you are sponsoring your spouse or children, they must travel with you to Oman to be granted entry.
Always Verify: Before applying, always visit the official ROP e-Visa website to check the latest list of approved professions and any recent rule changes.