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BahrainVisa, residence and ID fees in Oman
What the government charges, taken from the official portal — not from a visa agency. Fees that depend on duration or applicant are explained rather than averaged.
| Item | Fee | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Residence card - first-time issuance residence | OMR 6 | OMR 6 for a one-year card; OMR 11 for a two-year card; OMR 10 for each month of delay in applying. The page quotes the amounts without repeating the currency name. | Official ↗ |
Excludes medical tests, insurance and typing. Each row links the portal it was read from.
How the process runs
The steps as the official portal describes them.
- Apply within 30 days of entry into Oman - applicant must appear in person
- Submit the residence-card application form, original passport, original plus copies of the Manpower form after the medical examination, and an employer letter
- The registrar checks the application and the fee is paid
- Applicant collects the residence card
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a residence permit cost in Oman?
- Residence card - first-time issuance is OMR 6 — OMR 6 for a one-year card; OMR 11 for a two-year card; OMR 10 for each month of delay in applying. The page quotes the amounts without repeating the currency name.. The full table with the official source is above.
- Do these fees include medical tests, insurance and typing?
- No. Government fee schedules usually cover the permit, the ID card and the service charge only. Medical fitness tests, health insurance and typing centre charges are separate and vary by emirate, city and provider.
- Who pays — the employer or the worker?
- Under Oman labour law the employer normally bears the cost of the work permit and residence sponsorship for a sponsored worker. Some employers deduct ID or service fees; the law and the employment contract decide, and the official portal named on each row is the authority.
SourceOfficial government portalsUpdatedRead from the linked portal on the date shown. Fees change by decree — confirm before paying.