Type/ purpose of visa 2013 2012 2011 Public Private Total Public Private Total Public Private Total Residence Visas 24,566 553,647 578,213 20,366 675,664 696,03 17,975 596,539 614,514 Employment 12,577 402,328 414,905 8,956 524,673 533,629 7,453 466,384 473,837 Family joining (family reunion) 7,947 48,793 56,740 7,508 54,143 61,651 6,894 50,621 57,515 Domestic servant 3,406 88,033 91,439 … Continue reading Oman: Entry visas alloted to foreignnationals by type (residence/visit), purpose (employment, family reunion, etc.) and sector of employment of visa holder (public/private) (2013)