Oman student visa / study permit guidance
Study route guidance; verify admission, funding, accommodation, medical and residence requirements.
What this page is for
Student Visa guide for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Oman, including workbook-imported 2026 fee guidance, requirements, application route and official source links.
FeeEstimated fee: OMR 20-50 + residence costs
ProcessingCheck official source and appointment availability; processing and appointment wait are separate.
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteStudent visa
Prices and fee checks
- Student: Estimated fee: about 8,150 birr-20,400 birr (OMR 20-50) + residence costs
- Work: Check official fee page
- Tourist / visitor: Estimated fee: about 8,150 birr-20,400 birr (OMR 20-50)
- Business: Estimated fee: about 8,150 birr-20,400 birr (OMR 20-50)
- Medical: Estimated fee: about 8,150 birr-20,400 birr (OMR 20-50)
Birr amounts are approximate planning conversions; pay using the official currency and fee page.
Requirements
- Passport valid 6+ months
- admission/acceptance letter or CAS/I-20/LOA/COE depending on country
- proof of tuition payment/scholarship
- financial evidence for tuition + living costs
- academic records
- English/language test if required
- police certificate/medical exam/TB test if required
- accommodation details
- guardian documents for minors
- biometrics/interview where required
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid 6+ months
- admission/acceptance letter or CAS/I-20/LOA/COE depending on country
- proof of tuition payment/scholarship
- police certificate/medical exam/TB test if required
Money proof
- Bank statement: Usually required or strongly recommended; verify official checklist.
- Minimum: No universal amount; show enough funds for the trip/stay and route.
- Sponsor: Depends on route; sponsor evidence must prove relationship, status and ability to pay.
Appointment
- Required: Depends on route; verify official source.
- Biometrics: Depends on country and visa type.
- Official online portal / embassy / authorised VAC depending on country
Stay rules
- Validity: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
- Max stay: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
- Entries: Single / multiple / depends on route
Application path
- Choose correct Student category for Oman
- Read official checklist and gather documents
- Complete the online form/portal or embassy form
- Pay government fee and service/biometric fee if applicable
- Book appointment at embassy/VFS/TLS/BLS/visa centre if required
- Attend appointment with originals + copies; submit biometrics/interview
- Track application
- Collect passport/eVisa/decision letter
- Re-check visa validity, entries, stay limit, and conditions before travel
Common weak spots
- Wrong visa category or sponsor route
- Weak purpose explanation or inconsistent itinerary
- Unclear funds, sponsor, employer or host evidence
- Missing official form, appointment proof or portal confirmation
- Old fee, address, checklist or entry-rule information from unofficial sources
VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.