How to get a Oman visa from Laos

• The Omani tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Oman for tourism, visitation or recreational purposes.
• A passport with at least six months validity and blank visa pages is required.
• Two recently taken passport photographs (4x6 cm) in size and taken against a white background is needed.
• An invitation letter written by your host in Oman. The letter should contain the Residential address and contact details of the host.
• A complete and signed Omani tourist visa application form.
• The application fee for the Omani tourist visa is 20 Omani Riyals.
• Foreigners who exceed their exit date in Oman will be penalized and will be required to pay a fine of 10 Omani Riyals for each day of delay.
• Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation in Oman.
• If the applicant wants to stay with a friend or relative in Oman, the host is required to write a letter stating their relationship and the resident address of the host is to be provided.
• Proof of flight return or onward ticket.
• A document showing proof of financial status to cover the duration of stay in Oman.
• Flight itinerary.

• The Oman business visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Oman for business purposes.

• Laotians visiting Oman on a business visa can negotiate and sign business contracts while in Oman.

• Business travelers can also attend trade fairs, conferences and summits while they are in Oman.

• The visa application form for Omani business visa is 20 Omani Riyals.

• A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in Oman should be provided. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the duration and purpose of your visit.

• The letter of invitation should also introduce the applicant and fully explain the nature of the business to be conducted.

• A certificate of business registration and a copy of membership card of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry should be provided by the company.

• Proof of previous business dealings between the Omani company and the business partner should be provided.

• Foreigners in Oman on a business visa are not allowed to take up employment opportunities.

• Proof of accommodation in Oman.

• Recent bank statement to show proof of financial status to cover expenses that may be incurred while in Oman.

Oman is considered a relatively safe country and serious crime are rare. The Royal Oman Police is notably efficient and honest. However, foreigners are advised to keep their belongings well and safe.

Omanis are known for greeting each other in the traditional way of exchanging a kiss on the cheek. Another way the Omanis greet themselves is through handshakes.