Can I get a Qatar visa without canceling my Oman visa?

No official restriction on holding a Qatar visa while having an Oman visa

On the one hand, there are no explicit legal prohibitions on the part of the Qatari side not to allow you to apply for a visa to Qatar exclusively because you happen to have an active valid visa of Oman. Many professionals and travelers move between Gulf countries, and a visa application is usually handled on a case-by-case basis.

You can still:

Obtain a tourist visa to Qatar and at the same time hold either residence or employment visa to Oman
You can apply for a Qatar work visa even if your Oman visa has not yet been canceled.

Therefore, those persons who have intentions of changing their residence in Qatar may make their visa applications without waiting to have their Oman visa cancelled first.

But you cannot legally hold two gulf employment visas at the same time

While you can apply for a Qatar visa, you cannot hold two active employment or residency visas from two GCC countries like Oman and Qatar at the same time. This is particularly concerned, when:

You are relocating to work in Qatar while still employed in Oman.
In Oman you are under a company sponsorship and you are interested in Qatar to do the same as well.

The rules of most Gulf countries, including Qatar and Oman, forbid foreign nationals to have two work permits or residency visas with various sponsors.

Once your Qatar work visa is approved, request your Omani employer to cancel your Oman employment visa before you travel to Qatar to activate your new employment status. This ensures compliance with GCC immigration rules and avoids holding two active employment visas simultaneously.

Why it's important to cancel the Oman visa

Immigration systems in GCC countries are increasingly interconnected
Holding two valid GCC employment visas may cause future visa rejections, fines, or blacklisting
You may face exit or entry issues if both visas are active

To avoid complications:

Request your Omani employer to cancel your visa once your Qatar work visa is approved.
Make sure that you get your final settlement/NOC (No objection certificate) or any other mandatory document in Oman before leaving it.

What if you’re just visiting Qatar from Oman?

If you are traveling to Qatar on a tourist or visit visa, and currently live in Oman, then:

You do not need to cancel your Oman visa
You can freely apply for and enter Qatar as a visitor
This applies to family visits, tourism, business meetings, etc.

In conclusion

Although you do not have to cancel your Oman visa to begin the process to get a Qatar visa, ensure that you cancel any existing GCC employment/residency visa before activating another visa. It is best to always discuss your immigration needs with your current employers and prospective employers as well as in the case of exigency visit the immigration office or embassy.

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