2007 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 205,413 181,522 9,940 Employment (with family) 212 1,875 108 Family Joining (family reunion) 36,103 61,100 282 Domestic Servant 25,839 15,652 2,477 Business 110 939 0 Total 267,677 261,088 12,807 Source: Royal Oman Police ANNEXED NOTE 1. Technical … Continue reading Oman: Residence permits by type/purpose and category of issuance (first time/ renewal/ transfer of sponsorship) (2007)