Visiting Oman to set up your company
Oman business and visit visas
Most founders visit Oman before and during company setup. Depending on nationality, you can enter visa-free or with an e-visa for meetings, site visits, bank appointments and signings.
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Entry options
- Visa-free entry. Citizens of many countries can enter Oman visa-free for short stays, commonly up to 14 days, provided they hold a return ticket, accommodation and health insurance as required.
- Tourist and visit e-visas through the Royal Oman Police e-visa system, for single or multiple entry and for different durations
- Business visit visas, sponsored by an Omani company, for meetings and business activities
- GCC residents of certain professions may be eligible for an e-visa on the basis of their GCC residence.
Eligibility and durations depend on nationality and change from time to time. Check the ROP's current rules, or ask us, before you travel.
What you can do on a visit
- Attend meetings, viewings and trade events
- Sign documents and open discussions with banks
- Inspect premises and meet authorities
You cannot work for an Omani employer on a visit visa. Employment requires a work permit and residence visa.
Planning a setup trip
Combine your visit with:
- Signing the company documents, if not done abroad
- Meeting the bank to open the corporate account
- Viewing offices or warehouses
- Starting your investor residence once the company is licensed
Planning your setup trip
Most of company formation in Oman can be done remotely with a power of attorney, so many founders make one well-planned trip:
| Purpose | When |
|---|---|
| Meet us and confirm the structure | Before filing (optional) |
| Sign documents or a power of attorney | Before filing, or at an Omani embassy abroad |
| View offices, warehouses or land | Before signing a lease |
| Open the bank account | After the CR is issued |
| Medical and biometrics for residence | After the investor visa is approved |
Combining the bank meeting with the residence formalities usually means one trip of about one to two weeks.
What a visit visa does not allow
A visit or business visa lets you attend meetings, sign documents and inspect premises. It does not allow you to work for an Omani company or to be employed locally — that needs investor residence or an employment visa.
How we help
We plan your trip around the setup timeline, book bank and medical appointments and prepare documents to sign. See our guides to the Oman business visa and how long a business visa takes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register a company in Oman on a visit visa?
Yes. Company registration does not require residence. Many investors complete registration remotely or during a short visit.
Can a visit visa be converted to a residence visa?
In many cases the residence process can start while you are in Oman, subject to ROP rules for your nationality and visa type.
How long can I stay on a visa-free entry?
Commonly up to 14 days for eligible nationalities, but it depends on nationality and current rules.
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