Can I get a visa on arrival in Oman if my UAE residency visa is about to expire?

Can I get a visa on arrival in Oman if my UAE residency visa is about to expire?

As per the announcement by Oman’s Directorate General of Passports and Residence, all residents of GCC countries can receive a visa on arrival. However, it is required that the residence visa be valid in the GCC for a period of no less than three months.

If a resident’s visa is valid for this period of time, and their passport is valid for six months, they can get a 14-day visa on arrival, Latheef MC, visa consultant at Dubai-based travel agency, Anisha Travel and Tourism, said.

He added that if UAE residents wish to stay in Oman for longer than 14 days, they can apply for a visit visa for GCC residents through Oman’s official eVisa platform – evisa.rop.gov.om .

For passengers whose visa is not valid for the minimum of three months, Latheef said that the option to apply for a tourist visa is still available.

“Indian citizens interested in travelling to Oman can apply for a tourist visit visa through authorised travel agencies. It is issued for 10 or 30 days.”

For UAE residents who may be travelling to Oman from another country as a stopover, as raised by the reader, it is also advisable to apply for an eVisa in advance, according to