Visa Policy
Student visas are availabe to full-time, Core Program students. The Omani govermernment has granted our institute the status of being able to obtain students visas. Final issuance of visas is at the approval of the
Royal Omani Police (ROP), and ROP has the right to deny a visa for any reason. It is possible that students receive different visa durations (i.e 6months, 1 year, 2 years, etc.).
Application Deadline Dates
Fall Semester deadline (if students visa is needed): July 1st
Spring Semester deadline (if students visa is needed): December 1st
In order to complete an application, a new student needs to submit the following to AEI:
- AEI student application
- 100 OMR deposit
- Passport-style photo (via email)
- Copy of passport photo page (via email)
Due to the visa processing system within the ROP, new students cannot be in Oman while visas are being processed, including those students already residing in Oman. Visas will likely be processed during the
first 2 weeks of July for Fall semester and the first 2 weeks of December for the Spring semester. Please confirm with AEI administration on visa processing dates as the dates may vary slightly from the semester to semester.
Student Arrival and Visa Issuance
Arrival must be between August 1st and the start of the Fall semester or between January 1st and the start of the Spring semester. Once visas have been processed, students must enter Oman via the Muscat International Airport (MCT).
This is the only location student visas will be issued. You cannot enter via the highway. Procedures for entry at the airport are as follows:
You will be sent a photo of your visa before your arrival. Please print a copy of this photo and save a copy of the photo on your mobile device.
Enter Oman via the Muscat International Airport (MCT) only.
At the airport, go to the Oman customs official, show him the photo of the student visa and he will stamp you in. Your original visa is on file at the airport, and they will have electronic records.
Collect your luggage and leave airport as normal.
Notify AEI by email (info@arabiaexperience.com) that you are in the country and send a copy of the visa stamp the same day.
Within 30 days of arrival, you must finish the student ID card process as follows (assistance will be provided).
Student ID cards
All students must be available to meet at ROP (police station) for fingerprints, photos and cards. AEI will inform students of the time and location. Failure to do so may result in forfeiting your visa.
This process can take several hours and visits to multiple offices. Once completed, you will have a student resident ID card. This, along with your passport, will allow you multiple entry into Oman for the duration of your visa.
Your visa starts from the date you entered Oman.
Students may not leave Oman until after ID cards are issued. Once you land in Oman, you may not cross outside the borders of OMan until the ID card is processed. Please do not plan
any travelling until this process is complete.
Children of Student Visas
Children may be able to receive visas if both paarents receive student visas. In order to receive a visa for children, you need the following documents:
Original marriage certificate authenticated by your country of embassy.
Original child's birth certificate authenticated by your country or embassy.
Copy of completed Oman Student ID card
Copy of your housing contract in Oman.
Renewal Visa and ID card
Renewal of your student visa and ID card is contngent upon ongoing enrllment in the Core Program. A visa is renewed while the student is in Oman. Students must be available on their assigned day for going to get a renewal visa.
Please note that there is a 30-day grace period for renewing a student visa as long as the student remains in Oman. ID cards will also be renewed at the time of the student visa renewal.
Student Behavior
Student visas are a privilage. Our sponsor's repuatuion and our institute's longevity is based upon your behavior in th country. Your behavior (even if legal) can cause your visa to be revoked by us. Also, please be aware
that the Omani government or the institute can revoke your visa at any time for reasons deemed necessary. Below are requirements while on a student visa. Id any of these are violated, you may be at risk of losing your student visa.
If you cease to be full-time Core Program studetn at AEI, we will revoke your visa.
You must have a minimal attendance record of 90% in any given semester to remain on their AEI student visa.
You are not permitted to work in Oman.
You are not permitted to engage in coercing someone to change his religion or personal and political views.
You must follow all laws of the Sultanate of Oman. It is your responsibility to research the laws.
Any violations of laws, driving accidents, or other infractions must be reported to the AEI director i,,ediately.
Visa Cancellation
A student visa maybe cancelled at the request of a student or by Arabia Experience Institute. If a student is wanting to cancel their visa, the student should inform the administration 30 days in advance. A letter will be
written to officially cancel the visa that will need to be taken to the airport visa cancellation office or at the border before leaving the country.
Arabia Experience Institute will cancel a student visa when the student has finished studying at the institute. te visa will be cancelled no later than 30 days after the last day of their studies or the Core Program,
whichever is sooner. In case, student would like to cancel his\her visa without completing the program the student must pay the remaining semesters in the core program.