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title: Canada visa for citizens of Oman
description: "Citizens of Oman need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$35 service fee. Processing: 30–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Oman

Citizens of Oman need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 30–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$35 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Show sufficient funds for stay and return

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility and gather documents** — Review Canada's visitor visa requirements and collect all required documents
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out the IMM 5257 form on the IRCC website and pay the visa fee
3. **Pay biometrics fee** — Pay the CAD $85 biometric fee online (included in some fee packages)
4. **Book biometrics appointment via VFS Global** — Schedule an appointment at the nearest VFS Global centre in Oman
5. **Attend biometrics appointment** — Visit the VFS Centre in Muscat (or other) to provide fingerprints and photograph
6. **Submit passport and documents** — After biometrics, courier or submit your passport and supporting documents to the VFS centre
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 30–60 days; track application online
8. **Collect passport with visa** — Once approved, collect your passport from VFS or receive it by courier
9. **Travel to Canada** — Ensure you arrive within the validity period of the visa and carry supporting documents

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Supporting): Download from official website
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Supporting): Meet Canada's photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or tax assessments
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Round-trip flight bookings or planned route
- **Employment letter** (Employment): From current employer stating position and leave details
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservations or invitation letter from host
- **Family information form (IMM 5645)** (Supporting): For all applicants 18 and older
- **Valid visa/permit for any transit countries** (Travel, optional): If applicable
- **Biometric fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay online before appointment
- **Visa application fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay online through IRCC portal
- **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): For accompanying spouse
- **Children's birth certificates** (Supporting, optional): For minor applicants

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent to CAD $2,500 for a single person for 1 month
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- pay stubs
- tax returns
- sponsor letter with sponsor's bank statements

Funds must be sufficient to cover stay and return travel

## Good to know

- Visa application can be refused without interview; ensure complete and accurate documents
- Processing times vary widely; apply well in advance of travel

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial evidence** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of income for at least 3 months
- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries on IMM 5257 and IMM 5645
- **Lack of ties to home country** — Include employment letter and property documents to show intention to return
- **Invalid passport or missing blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has 2 blank pages

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Oman need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Oman need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Oman stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Oman?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$35 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 30–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Oman need for Canada?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-size photographs; Proof of financial means; Travel itinerary; Employment letter; and 7 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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