Type/ purpose of visa 2012 Public Private Total Residence Visas 20,366 675,664 696,03 Employment 8,956 524,673 533,629 Family joining (family reunion) 7,508 54,143 61,651 Domestic servant 3,218 83,544 86,762 Short work 11 8,361 8,372 Family 673 4,943 5,616 Visit Visas 22,703 223,412 246,115 Family 7,03 88,784 95,814 Tourist 0 19,028 19,028 Official 14,163 0 14,163 … 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) (2012)