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Student visa

Oman · Official name: Student Visa (Royal Oman Police)

A licensed educational or training institution in Oman applies for a student visa, on its own responsibility, for a foreigner coming to study. The visa must be used within six months of issue and allows a stay of 1 to 2 years from entry, renewable for the same period with a letter from the institution if studies continue.

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1 entry rule for Oman based on recent travel

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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries on Oman’s yellow fever list
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a WHO yellow fever risk country, Rwanda or Tanzania (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in a risk country) need a valid certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026

Life in Oman

Finance

Currency

Omani Rial

OMR

Omani Rial

Cost of living

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

No income tax

VAT 5%

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

Happiness

6.2

#56 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign students admitted to a licensed school, college, university or training institution in Oman.

Eligibility

Institution sponsorInstitution
The visa is granted to a licensed educational or training institution, which must be approved by the competent authority to host students from abroad.
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Medical fitness
Applicants from certain countries need a medical fitness certificate from an authorised medical centre.
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SourceStudent Visarop.gov.omChecked Oct 30, 2026

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