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krissy archer New member

Member since 05 January 2015

krissy archerNew member05 January 2015 22:52:10

If i am waiting for clearance for labour card, can i still reside in Muscat while i wait

Sumitran India Expert (Chennai)

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SumitranIndia Expert (Chennai)06 January 2015 03:31:54

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Hi krissy archer,

You post is not clear.

What do you mean by "waiting for clearance for labour card" ?

If you are on an employment visa, then you can just go and get your resident card processed within a matter of an hour maximum.

If you are on a dependent visa, the same is the case too.

There is no 'waiting' or any 'clearance' required for getting the resident card - provided you are either on an employment visa or have come on a family joining visa.

If you are not on both, then you do not qualify for getting a resident card.

krissy archer New member

Member since 05 January 2015

krissy archerNew member06 January 2015 17:36:53

Hi, i am so sorry for being unclear. I am engaged to a someone who resides in Muscat but i am still in america and i am waiting to hear if a company approves for me to work with them in Muscat, but while i wait i want to reside with my fiance and was wondering if there are proper steps i need to take..

Sumitran India Expert (Chennai)

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SumitranIndia Expert (Chennai)07 January 2015 03:13:51

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Hi krissy archer,

Well, the only way you could come and be with your fiance here in Oman is by getting yourself a visit visa. If you hold an American passport you are eligible to get a visa on arrival. But that visa will be valid only be for a temporary period.

krissy archer New member

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krissy archerNew member08 January 2015 18:09:03

Can you tell me what is the longest period i can stay on a visit visa

Sumitran India Expert (Chennai)

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SumitranIndia Expert (Chennai)08 January 2015 19:02:18

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Hi krissy archer,

Every visit visa is valid for a period of 3 months, and extendable by 1-more month. So maximum is 4-months, after which the visa holder has to necessarily exit the Sultanate and return.

krissy archer New member

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krissy archerNew member08 January 2015 19:04:14

Awesome!! Thank you so much for all your help.

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