Type/ purpose of visa 2011 Public Private Total Residence Visas 17,975 596,539 614,514 Employment 7,453 466,384 473,837 Family joining (family reunion) 6,894 50,621 57,515 Domestic servant 2,932 69,178 72,110 Short work 24 6,183 6,207 Family 672 4,173 4,845 Visit Visas 19,201 192,942 212,143 Family 6,499 74,413 80,912 Tourist 3 11,146 11,149 Official 11,651 8 11,659 … Continue reading Oman: Entry visas alloted to foreign nationals by type (residence/visit), purpose (employment, family reunion, etc.) and sector of employment of visa holder (public/private) (2011)