What is the process to bring my family (wife and 2 kids) to Oman on dependent visa?

Great that you're planning this! Family reunification in Oman is very possible. Here's the complete picture: SALARY REQUIREMENT: For family sponsorship in Oman, there's no officially fixed minimum but in practice: • 1 dependent: OMR 350+ usually accepted • Wife + 2 children: OMR 500-600+ is generally required Your OMR 550 should be sufficient — though the officer has some discretion. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Your valid Residence Card (Iqama) • Original Marriage Certificate (authenticated by Sri Lanka MOFA + Oman Embassy in Colombo) • Children's Birth Certificates (similarly authenticated) • Children's school reports (for school-aged kids) • Medical fitness certificates for wife and children (done in Oman after arrival) • Your employment contract and bank statements (last 3 months) PROCESS: 1. Apply through Royal Oman Police (ROP) portal: expat.rop.gov.om 2. Pay application fee: approx OMR 20-30 per dependent 3. Entry visa issued (valid 1 month to arrange residence) 4. They arrive, complete medicals, get Residence Cards TIME: 2-4 weeks for visa approval once documents submitted. Then 2-3 weeks for full Residence Cards after arrival. SCHOOLS: International schools in Muscat have affordable options. Some accept mid-year admissions. Total cost for first year including documents, fees, medicals: approx OMR 400-600.

Ruwan Silva 6 months ago