2011 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 347,195 266,198 8,514 Family Joining (family reunion) 2,269 71,899 438 Domestic Servant 49,101 14,209 2,886 Business 672 1,399 0 Total 399,237 353,705 11,838 Source: Royal Oman Police ANNEXED NOTE 1. Technical Notes and Definitions The Directorate … Continue reading Oman: Residence permits by type/purpose and category of issuance (first time/ renewal/ transfer of sponsorship) (2011)