2013 Category of issuance of permit First Time Renewal Transfer of Sponsorship Type/purpose of permit Employment 330,002 361,203 399 Family Joining (family reunion) 2,314 86,151 28 Domestic Servant 57,090 17,603 124 Business 408 1,937 0 Total 389,814 466,894 551 Source: Royal Oman Police ANNEXED NOTE 1. Technical Notes and Definitions The Directorate General of … Continue reading Oman: Residence permits by type/purpose and category of issuance (first time/ renewal/ transfer of sponsorship) (2013)