2012 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment (without family) 417,334 344,583 2,955 Family Joining (family reunion) 2,712 75,311 155 Domestic Servant 57,337 15,079 1,121 Business 662 2,065 0 Total 478,045 437,038 4,231 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) (2012)