Daily actual number of the population in Oman as per the ROP records according the following criteria:
First: Omani Population:
Includes all alive Omanis holding an official valid document registered in the National Civil System, or even expired but for less than ten years .
Second: Expatriate Population:
Includes all residents holding valid visas and their presence is not required in the Sultanate within the period allowed by law. Residents with expired visas for a maximum of two years and companions holding valid visas are also included provided that they are in the country.
Note that the residence visa for expatriates includes residence visa for a wife of an Omani, student resident, multiple entry visa, employment visa, employment contracting visa, official visit visa, investor visa. The companions visa includes Family Joining visas and relative/ friend visit visa.