Oman family visa (dependant residence)

Who can sponsor?

• Expatriate residents with a valid resident card, whether investors or employees
• Who meet the minimum monthly salary set by the ROP for family sponsorship. We confirm the current figure when we start your application.
• With suitable accommodation, usually a registered lease

Eligible family members

• Spouse
• Children, subject to age and status conditions for sons and daughters
• Parents and other relatives in specific cases, subject to ROP approval

Documents

• Sponsor's passport, resident card, employment contract or CR, and salary evidence
• Marriage certificate, attested
• Birth certificates of children, attested
• Passports and photographs of family members
• Lease agreement
• Medical fitness tests for adult dependants, done in Oman

Certificates issued abroad must be apostilled or legalised and, where required, translated into Arabic.

Process

1. Prepare the attested certificates.
2. Apply for family joining entry visas.
3. Family members arrive and complete medical tests (adults) and biometrics.
4. Resident cards are issued, linked to the sponsor's residence.

Family visas for company owners and staff

Founders who hold investor residence and employees on an employment visa can bring their families to Oman once their own residence is issued and they meet the conditions. We arrange family visas for the owners and staff of companies we set up or manage, alongside the company's other visa work.

Typical timeline

Attestation tips

• Marriage and birth certificates issued abroad usually need attestation or apostille and, where required, translation into Arabic.
• Names and dates must match passports exactly; corrections abroad can take weeks.
• Start attestation early, ideally while the company is being registered.

Common mistakes

• Applying before the sponsor's own residence card is issued.
• Unattested or inconsistent documents.
• Overlooking the salary or income condition for sponsoring dependants.

How we help

We check eligibility, guide attestation, file applications and book medicals, and renew family visas with the sponsor's. Read our family visa guide.

Frequently asked questions

What salary do I need to sponsor my family in Oman?

The ROP sets a minimum salary for family sponsorship, and this has changed over time. We confirm the current threshold before you apply.

How long does a family visa take?

Usually two to four weeks once the attested certificates are ready. Attestation is often the longest part.

Can my spouse work in Oman on a family visa?

A dependant can work if a new employer obtains a work permit and the residence status is transferred as required.

Can I sponsor my parents in Oman?

Sponsoring parents is subject to stricter conditions than spouses and children. We check your case before applying.

Do family members need medical tests?

Adult family members generally complete medical fitness tests and biometrics as part of the residence process.

Can I sponsor my family on an investor visa?

Yes. Shareholders holding investor residence can sponsor their spouse and children, subject to the conditions.

Do children need school admission before the visa?

No, but schools usually ask for residence documents, so plan admissions and visas together.

Can my wife work in Oman on a family visa?

A spouse who wants to work needs an employer to apply for a work permit and residence change under the labour rules.

How long is a family visa valid?

Family residence normally follows the validity of the sponsor's residence and is renewed with it.

What if marriage or birth certificates are in another language?

They need attestation or apostille and translation into Arabic before the application.