Fees for issuing and renewing a visa have been reduced. Oman’s Ministry of Human Resources has released new visa fees. These rates will come into effect from early June this year.
Muscat, First Published Mar 14, 2022, 7:11 AM IST
Muscat: Oman’s ruler Sultan Haitam bin Tariq has reduced visa fees for expatriates. During a meeting with sheikhs in Muscat, southern Al Batina and Musandam governorates on Sunday, the ruler ordered a reduction in visa fees.
Fees for issuing and renewing a visa have been reduced. Oman’s Ministry of Human Resources has issued new visa fees following the Sultan’s directive. These rates will come into effect from early June this year. The fee was reduced to 301 riyals from the previous maximum of 2001 riyals. Institutions that comply with the indigenization requirements will receive a discount of up to 85% on this fee.
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The visa fee for posts that previously charged between 601 riyals and 1001 riyals will now be 251 riyals. Most of them are working in specialized and technical fields. Institutions that have implemented indigenization in this category will be charged a fee of 176 riyals.
The new fee for issuing and renewing a visa will be 201 riyals, up from the current 301 riyals to 361 riyals. It will also cost 141 riyals for those who complete the repatriation. The fee for domestic workers has been reduced from 141 to 101 riyals.
Children under the age of five are allowed to enter the mosques of Makkah and Madinah
Riyadh: Children under the age of five can enter the Haram in Makkah and Madinah with their parents. NG, Assistant Under Secretary, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia; This was reported by Hisham bin Abdul Muneem.
However, children of this age are not allowed to perform Umrah and prayers at Rawda in Madinah. Parents can bring their children under the age of five with them when entering the mosques for prayers after the law came into force that does not require prior permission to enter the Masjid al – Haram in Makkah and the Masjid al – Nabawi in Madinah.
Both nationals and foreigners within Saudi Arabia are not required to be vaccinated to enter two mosques. However, at present, Kovid victims and those who have been in close contact with Kovid victims are not allowed to enter.
Last Updated Mar 14, 2022, 7:11 AM IST
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