2008 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 247,449 228,688 12,235 Employment (with family) 169 2,269 73 Family Joining (family reunion) 39,819 72,568 618 Domestic Servant 32,472 19,536 2,954 Business 267 1,518 0 Total 320,176 324,579 15,880 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) (2008)