Fines for not exiting the country upon the expiration of the visa are now set at OMR10 per day for all visa categories.
‘Sound decision’
An expat who works for a government agency, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the decision was a good one.
“If expats working for government agencies are allowed to be sponsors to their families, then they’ll find they are in a much more comfortable position to bring their families to Oman. It is a good move.”
“What it will do is encourage people to spend more money here. When your family is here, you’ll obviously spend more money in Oman for schooling and the like. Less money will be remitted to the home countries of the expats. Both foreign workers and the government will benefit from the move,” he added.
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