Oman reduces visa fees for foreigners Visa fees were reduced on the recommendation of Sultan Haitam bin Twarikh, the ruler of Oman. The sultan made the announcement during a meeting with the sheikhs of the governorates of Muscat, South Batina and Musantam at the Al Ahlam Palace. Accordingly, the maximum rate for obtaining and renewing a new work visa will be 301 riyals.
Companies and institutions that fully implement the repatriation rate can get a discount of up to 85% on visa fees. The new visa rate will come into effect from June 1 this year. The visa is valid for two years.
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Under the new rates, the visa fee for those working in the highest category will be 301 riyals. There are 74 posts in this category. Institutions that have fully implemented the government-mandated repatriation rate will be charged 211 riyals. The visa fee for middle class workers has been reduced to 251. This includes those in the specialized category and those working in the technical fields. In addition, companies that complete the repatriation rate will be charged only 176 riyals.
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