2010 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 250,055 336,321 37,433 Employment (with family) 0 1,683 3 Family Joining (family reunion) 1,910 81,970 662 Domestic Servant 35,628 22,602 4,130 Business 608 2,948 0 Total 288,201 445,524 42,228 Source: Royal Oman Police ANNEXED NOTE 1. … Continue reading Oman: Residence permits by type/purpose and category of issuance (first time/ renewal/ transfer of sponsorship) (2010)