2009 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 211,142 272,668 10,256 Employment (with family) 29 1,545 9 Family Joining (family reunion) 2,619 13,529 548 Domestic Servant 32,652 20,564 3,250 Business 479 1,731 0 Total 246,921 310,037 14,063 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) (2009)