Overview
- The new category covers cultural exchange, artistic training, research collaboration, conferences, festivals, and cultural events.
- Applicants can obtain one-, five-, or ten-year visas at a flat fee of 50 Omani rials per year, with activation required within three months of issuance.
- Requests are filed by hosting bodies such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, academic institutions, and cultural centres, with administration by the Royal Oman Police.
- A cultural joining provision allows spouses and first-degree relatives to accompany principal visa holders.
- Officials say the scheme formalises residency for cultural work, promotes knowledge exchange and cultural tourism, and keeps its extension rules separate from other visa types.