Why family and partner visas get refused, country by country, and the fix for each
Why family visa applications get refused in 21 countries: 110 reasons from the verified route pages, grouped by theme, each with the fix the officer expects.
Route pages verified 30 October 2026 · How we verify
What gets these files refused
110 refusal reasons across 22 routes, each taken from the officer's published decision criteria and paired with the evidence that answers it. The largest group is relationship evidence (32 of 110), which is also the easiest to fix before filing.
| Theme | Reasons | Routes affected | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship evidence | 32 | 19 | Relationship not genuine or entered into for immigration |
| Documents and forms | 28 | 18 | Incomplete or inconsistent application |
| Funds and income | 19 | 17 | Financial evidence not in the Appendix FM-SE format |
| Sponsor or employer | 12 | 11 | Sponsor ineligible |
| Eligibility and timing | 11 | 9 | English evidence not accepted |
| Health and character | 5 | 4 | Public interest criterion 4020 or character |
| Ties and intent | 3 | 3 | Immigration history or deception |
Canada: Spousal and partner sponsorship: refusal reasons and the fix
Canada Spousal and partner sponsorship, government fee CAD 1,260 per spouse; verified against canada.ca. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Relationship not genuine or entered into for immigration
The officer found inconsistencies between IMM 5532, the interview and the evidence: few meetings before marriage, no shared finances, communication that started only around the wedding, or a previous sponsorship pattern.
The fix. Build a chronological evidence file that covers the whole relationship, explain cultural context for an arranged marriage in a joint statement, prepare both spouses for the interview on dates and family details, and seek legal advice before reapplying or appealing to the Immigration Appeal Division.
Sponsor ineligible
The sponsor was on social assistance, in default of a previous undertaking or support order, undischarged bankrupt, or had been sponsored as a spouse within the past five years.
The fix. Clear the default or wait out the bar, then reapply; the five-year rule cannot be waived.
Misrepresentation
An undeclared previous marriage, a child omitted from IMM 5406, or documents that did not verify. A section 40 finding bars the applicant for five years and can affect the sponsor.
The fix. Declare every marriage, child and refusal on every form, including non-accompanying children, and use certified translations of registered documents.
Applicant inadmissible
A conviction, a medical condition expected to place excessive demand (spouses are exempt from excessive demand but not from danger to public health) or a security concern.
The fix. Obtain the criminal rehabilitation or record suspension before filing; complete the medical upfront and respond to any procedural fairness letter with specialist reports.
Incomplete or inconsistent application
Missing police certificate, unsigned form or different dates for the same event across forms led to a return or refusal.
The fix. Use the IRCC document checklist line by line, have both spouses review every form together, and keep one timeline document that every answer is drawn from.
United Kingdom: Spouse and partner visa: refusal reasons and the fix
United Kingdom Spouse and partner visa, government fee £2,064 per applicant; verified against gov.uk. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Financial evidence not in the Appendix FM-SE format
A pay slip or a statement missing from the six months, salary paid in cash, or the employer letter lacking a required statement, so the income was not counted even though it was earned.
The fix. Work from the FM-SE checklist line by line; every pay slip must match a bank credit, and the employer letter must confirm employment, salary, contract type and that the pay slips are genuine.
Relationship not genuine and subsisting
Few meetings before and after the wedding, inconsistent accounts of how you met, no evidence of communication over time.
The fix. Build a chronological bundle covering the whole relationship with a short index, include both partners' statements, and explain cultural context where the marriage was arranged.
English evidence not accepted
A non-SELT test, an expired certificate or a degree without an Ecctis statement.
The fix. Book IELTS Life Skills A1 or another SELT at an approved centre and keep the result within its two-year validity.
Accommodation inadequate or unproven
No tenancy or landlord consent, or a shared house without a property inspection report.
The fix. Provide the tenancy or mortgage statement, a landlord letter permitting the applicant to live there, and an inspection report from the council or a qualified surveyor.
Immigration history or deception
An undeclared refusal or an unverifiable document brings a refusal under the suitability rules and, for deception, a ban of up to ten years.
The fix. Declare every refusal with the letter, use documents the issuer will confirm, and take advice before reapplying after any deception finding.
Australia: Partner visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Australia Partner visa, government fee AUD 11,710 main applicant; verified against immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Relationship not genuine and continuing
Thin evidence under one or more pillars, inconsistencies between the partners' statements and the documents, or long periods apart without evidence of contact.
The fix. Build a chronological file with evidence under each pillar, align both statements to one timeline, explain cultural context for arranged marriages, and include Form 888 declarations from people who know the couple.
De facto period not met
Fewer than 12 months of cohabitation evidence and no registered relationship or compelling circumstances.
The fix. Register the relationship in an Australian state where possible, or wait until 12 months of shared-address evidence exists before lodging.
Sponsor ineligible or limitation
The sponsor had already sponsored two partners, sponsored one within the last five years, or had relevant convictions.
The fix. Check sponsor limitations before lodging; a waiver for compelling circumstances is possible but must be argued with evidence.
Public interest criterion 4020 or character
A false document, an undisclosed previous marriage or an undeclared conviction by either party.
The fix. Declare everything, use only verifiable documents and attach court records where there is a conviction.
Health requirement
A medical condition assessed as a significant cost to the Australian community without a waiver being considered.
The fix. Complete examinations early and take advice on the health waiver that applies to partner visas.
United States: Family immigrant visa: refusal reasons and the fix
United States Family immigrant visa, government fee USD 325 per applicant; verified against travel.state.gov. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Relationship not established as genuine
Thin evidence, inconsistent answers at the interview, long periods apart with no contact evidence, or a marriage shortly after another immigration refusal.
The fix. Build a chronological relationship bundle, prepare both spouses on the same facts, and explain arranged-marriage customs and time apart with evidence of continuing contact.
Affidavit of support insufficient (212(a)(4) public charge)
Household income below 125 percent of the poverty guidelines or tax documents missing.
The fix. Add a joint sponsor, document assets, and upload complete IRS transcripts for the latest year.
221(g) for documents
A missing PCC, an unverified civil document or a medical not completed.
The fix. Submit the exact item requested through the consulate's instructions; cases are usually resolved within weeks.
Prior unlawful presence or misrepresentation
An earlier overstay in the US, or a misstatement on a past visa application, triggering a bar.
The fix. Take legal advice on the I-601 waiver, which requires extreme hardship to the US citizen or resident spouse or parent.
Petition problems
An earlier marriage not legally ended, or a petitioner who became a citizen after filing without updating the category.
The fix. Obtain the decree and refile or request reclassification; immediate-relative upgrades remove the F2A wait.
Germany: Family reunion visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Germany Family reunion visa, government fee €75 per person; verified against auswaertiges-amt.de. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
German language not proven
No A1 certificate, an expired certificate, or an exemption claimed without evidence of the sponsor's permit type.
The fix. Pass Start Deutsch 1 or submit the sponsor's Blue Card or skilled worker permit to claim the exemption.
Livelihood or housing not secured
The sponsor's income was below the standard for the household or the flat was too small.
The fix. Submit the contract and pay slips showing secure income, and a tenancy for a flat that meets the local size rule.
Doubts about the marriage
Inconsistent interview answers, no shared history, or a marriage shortly before the application.
The fix. Provide a chronological relationship file and prepare both spouses for separate interviews on the same facts.
Documents not legalised or verified
A marriage certificate without apostille, or a document the verification could not confirm.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and use only genuine civil documents; allow time for verification.
Foreigners' office refusal
The German office declined approval on local grounds or because the sponsor's permit does not allow reunion.
The fix. Ask the sponsor to clarify with the office and, where the permit type is the issue, wait for a qualifying permit before reapplying.
France: Family visa: refusal reasons and the fix
France Family visa, government fee €99 per person (free for spouses of French citizens); verified against france-visas.gouv.fr. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Marriage not transcribed or not recognised
The Indian marriage was not transcribed, the certificate lacked an apostille, or the consulate doubted the marriage after the interview.
The fix. Complete the transcription first, submit apostilled and translated documents, and prepare both spouses for the interview on the same facts.
Family reunification conditions not met
Sponsor's income below the SMIC, housing too small, or less than 18 months' residence.
The fix. Wait until the conditions are met or, if the sponsor can obtain a talent card, switch to the talent-family route.
Wrong route
A spouse of a salarié permit holder applied for a talent-family visa, or a spouse of a French citizen applied as a visitor.
The fix. Identify the sponsor's status first and use the matching route.
Doubts about community of life
Long periods apart, inconsistent accounts, or a marriage shortly before the application.
The fix. Provide a chronological relationship file with visits and communication and explain time apart.
Document inconsistencies
Names and dates differing between the passport, marriage certificate and birth certificate.
The fix. Correct the Indian records before applying or provide affidavits explaining discrepancies.
United Arab Emirates: Family residence visa: refusal reasons and the fix
United Arab Emirates Family residence visa, government fee AED 210 entry permit per dependant; verified against gdrfad.gov.ae. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Salary below the rule
The sponsor's MOHRE contract shows under AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 without accommodation.
The fix. Provide an updated contract or salary certificate; housing allowance must appear on the contract to count.
Certificates not attested
Marriage or birth certificate without MEA and UAE Embassy stamps, or a religious marriage without registration.
The fix. Complete attestation in India and register the marriage under the applicable Act before filing.
Medical fitness failure
Tuberculosis, HIV or hepatitis found at the dependant's arrival test.
The fix. Treatable TB receives a conditional visa; other results end the application.
Sponsor's record
Expired residence, pending fines or a visa not linked to a valid Emirates ID.
The fix. Renew the sponsor's documents and clear fines before applying.
Parents' file incomplete
No two-bedroom tenancy, missing insurance or only one parent sponsored.
The fix. Sponsor both parents together with insurance and the required tenancy; some emirates also require the deposit.
Singapore: Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass: refusal reasons and the fix
Singapore Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass, government fee SGD 330 per dependant (SGD 105 + SGD 225); verified against ica.gov.sg. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Sponsor salary below SGD 6,000
The fixed monthly salary on the pass is under the threshold or includes variable allowances.
The fix. Request a fixed-salary revision from the employer or wait for a renewal at the higher salary.
Relationship not evidenced
Marriage certificate not registered, translations missing or a common-law relationship without cohabitation proof.
The fix. Register the marriage, obtain notarised translations and compile relationship evidence.
Sponsor's pass not issued
Dependants' passes cannot be issued before the main pass.
The fix. Complete the sponsor's issuance first; the dependants' IPAs remain valid for six months.
Parents' file
Sponsor below SGD 12,000 or medical examination not completed.
The fix. Meet the salary rule and complete the medical within the IPA validity.
Adverse record
A dependant's previous overstay or refused entry.
The fix. Disclose and explain with documents.
Japan: Dependent and spouse visas: refusal reasons and the fix
Japan Dependent and spouse visas, government fee ₹500 visa fee per dependant (Certificate of Eligibility is free); verified against in.emb-japan.go.jp. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Marriage credibility
Inconsistent questionnaire answers, few photos or contacts, a large age gap unexplained, or a marriage shortly after a previous divorce.
The fix. Provide a detailed, consistent account with photos, visit records and chat logs; both spouses prepare the same facts.
Sponsor's income or tax
Income too low for the household or unpaid municipal tax or pension.
The fix. Settle arrears, add savings or a second earner's proof and wait for a tax year with compliance.
Dependent of a language-school student
Immigration doubts the student can support a family.
The fix. Wait until the sponsor moves to a work status or shows sufficient funds and income.
Documents not legalised
Marriage certificate without apostille or translation, or not registered in Japan for a Japanese spouse.
The fix. Apostille at the MEA, translate, and file the marriage notification in Japan before the COE.
Unregistered marriage
A religious ceremony without civil registration in India.
The fix. Register under the Special Marriage Act or the applicable personal law and obtain the certificate.
Thailand: Non-immigrant O visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Thailand Non-immigrant O visa, government fee INR 7,000 single entry per dependant; verified against thaievisa.go.th. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Unregistered marriage
An Indian religious marriage without a certificate, or a certificate without apostille.
The fix. Register the marriage in India, apostille it and have it translated; register at a Thai district office for extensions.
Funds not seasoned
THB 400,000 or THB 800,000 deposited less than two months before the extension.
The fix. Transfer early and keep the bank letter and passbook updated on the day of filing.
Sponsor's status lapsed
The worker's permit ended or the student left the course.
The fix. Dependant extensions follow the sponsor; switch the sponsor's status first.
Income letter not accepted
Monthly income claimed without the embassy affidavit or 12 months of transfers into a Thai account.
The fix. Use the bank deposit method or obtain the Indian embassy's income certification.
Working on a dependant visa
A spouse working without a permit.
The fix. Spouses of Thais can apply for a permit; dependants of foreigners need their own Non-B.
Malaysia: Dependant Pass and Long-Term Social Visit Pass: refusal reasons and the fix
Malaysia Dependant Pass and Long-Term Social Visit Pass, government fee MYR 60 per year per dependant; verified against imi.gov.my. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Sponsor in Category III
Dependant application rejected because the sponsor earns under MYR 10,000.
The fix. Raise the salary into Category II at renewal, or the spouse applies for an own Employment Pass.
Certificates not apostilled
Indian marriage or birth certificates rejected by ESD.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA before filing; Vistolane arranges it.
Arrived without the visa with reference
Family charged the MYR 500 Journey Performed fee or refused endorsement.
The fix. Collect the visa in India after approval.
Working without the endorsement
Spouse found working on a plain Dependant Pass.
The fix. Have the employer request the endorsement first; it is free.
Sponsor's pass cancelled
Dependants lost status when the sponsor resigned.
The fix. Secure the new employer's approval before cancellation.
Vietnam: Family visa and temporary residence card: refusal reasons and the fix
Vietnam Family visa and temporary residence card, government fee USD 25 single entry (USD 50 multiple); residence card USD 145 for 1 to 2 years; verified against evisa.gov.vn. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Relationship documents not legalised
Certificates without apostille or translation.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and translate at a Vietnamese notary; Vistolane arranges both.
Sponsor's status too short
Worker's permit or card expiring within months.
The fix. Renew the sponsor's documents first; the dependant's card cannot exceed them.
Marriage not registered in Vietnam
Indian-Vietnamese couple with only an Indian or religious certificate.
The fix. Record the marriage with the People's Committee before applying.
Residence unregistered
Family fined for living at an unregistered address.
The fix. Landlord or host registers with the ward police within 24 hours.
Working on TT status
Spouse found working without a permit.
The fix. Obtain an own work permit; the employer files it.
Italy: Family reunification visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Italy Family reunification visa, government fee EUR 116 national visa after the nulla osta; residence permit kit about EUR 116 in Italy; verified against vistoperitalia.esteri.it. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Income below the threshold
Sponsor's declared income under the social allowance plus 50 per cent per relative.
The fix. Add cohabiting family income or wait for a full tax year at the required level.
Housing certificate missing or unsuitable
Dwelling too small for the family size under regional standards.
The fix. Obtain the certificate for a suitable dwelling before filing.
Certificates not legalised
Marriage or birth certificates without apostille or Italian translation.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and use a sworn translator; Vistolane arranges both.
Relationship doubted
Marriage soon before the request, with little evidence of contact.
The fix. Attach photographs, travel records and communication logs; prepare for the consular interview.
Parents not eligible
Other children in India able to support them.
The fix. Document dependency and the health reasons for every sibling, or use the over-65 route with insurance.
Spain: Family reunification visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Spain Family reunification visa, government fee EUR 80 national visa for Indian nationals after the reunification authorisation; TIE card EUR 16; verified against exteriores.gob.es. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Income below the threshold
Sponsor under EUR 900 a month plus EUR 300 per extra relative, or irregular income.
The fix. Add a cohabiting spouse's income or wait for six months of payslips at the required level.
Housing report negative or missing
Dwelling too small or no inspection.
The fix. Obtain the report for a suitable dwelling before applying.
Certificates not legalised
No apostille or sworn translation.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and use a traductor jurado; Vistolane arranges both.
Sponsor not yet eligible
Initial permit not renewed and not an HQP or Blue Card holder.
The fix. Wait for the first renewal, or have the employer move the worker to the HQP route.
Visa applied for late
BLS appointment more than 2 months after the authorisation.
The fix. Book BLS as soon as the authorisation is notified.
Netherlands: Partner and family residence permit: refusal reasons and the fix
Netherlands Partner and family residence permit, government fee EUR 254 IND fee per family member (2026); civic integration exam abroad EUR 150 where required; verified against ind.nl. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Income not sustainable
Contract under 12 months with no history, or self-employment under 18 months.
The fix. Wait for a 12-month contract or 3 years of history; highly skilled migrants are exempt.
Exam not passed
Partner failed or skipped the civic integration exam abroad.
The fix. Prepare with the DUO package and retake; check whether the sponsor's status gives an exemption.
Relationship not evidenced
Unregistered marriage or thin evidence for unmarried partners.
The fix. Register and apostille the marriage, or compile cohabitation and contact evidence.
Certificates not legalised
No apostille or translation.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and translate; Vistolane arranges both.
Child's other parent's consent missing
Minor filed without the non-travelling parent's signed consent.
The fix. Obtain the consent with ID, or a custody order.
New Zealand: Partner of a Worker Work Visa: refusal reasons and the fix
New Zealand Partner of a Worker Work Visa, government fee NZD 1,630 for the Partner of a Worker Work Visa (Partner of a Worker Visitor Visa NZD 341); verified against immigration.govt.nz. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Relationship not genuine and stable
Short cohabitation and thin evidence after a recent marriage.
The fix. Add joint finances, shared address proof, travel and family declarations; expect an interview and answer consistently.
Wrong visa type
Work visa requested when the worker is in a level 4 to 5 role under NZD 52.50.
The fix. Apply for the visitor visa, then your own AEWV with an accredited employer.
Worker's pay not evidenced
No payslips or an agreement below the threshold.
The fix. Attach 3 payslips and the job check approval.
Health or character
Medical missing for a stay over 12 months.
The fix. Book the panel clinic before applying.
Living apart
Couple separated for long periods without explanation.
The fix. Explain the visa-driven separation with evidence of contact and visits.
Ireland: Join family visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Ireland Join family visa, government fee EUR 60 single entry D visa per family member (EUR 100 multiple); Irish Residence Permit EUR 300 each after arrival; verified against irishimmigration.ie. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Sponsor not yet eligible
General permit holder applying before 12 months.
The fix. Wait for the anniversary and build the 2-year income record.
Income below the threshold
Earnings under the Working Family Payment limit in one of the 2 years.
The fix. Add a second income in the household or wait for a full qualifying year.
Relationship not evidenced
No apostille, or a de facto couple with under 2 years of cohabitation.
The fix. Apostille the certificates; gather tenancy and financial evidence.
Accommodation unsuitable
No lease or a room-share unfit for a family.
The fix. Secure a suitable lease before lodging.
Application incomplete
Missing sponsor documents at VFS.
The fix. Lodge the full set; family files are refused rather than returned for gaps.
Switzerland: Family reunification visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Switzerland Family reunification visa, government fee CHF 88 national D visa per family member; permit card CHF 65 to 160 each in Switzerland; verified against sem.admin.ch. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Deadline missed
Request after 5 years of the permit or 12 months for a teenager.
The fix. File immediately; cite important family reasons with evidence if late.
Housing inadequate
Flat too small under the canton's rule.
The fix. Move to a larger lease before filing.
Income insufficient
Family would depend on social assistance under the SKOS figures.
The fix. Add the spouse's job offer where the canton allows, or wait for a pay rise.
Documents not legalised
Certificates without apostille or translation.
The fix. Apostille through the MEA and use a certified translator.
Language condition not met
No A1 enrolment for the spouse.
The fix. Register for a course before filing and attach the confirmation.
Saudi Arabia: Family visit visa and family residence: refusal reasons and the fix
Saudi Arabia Family visit visa and family residence, government fee SAR 300 single-entry family visit visa (90 days); permanent family (residence) visa SAR 2,000 per dependant plus the SAR 400 a month dependant levy; verified against visa.visitsaudi.com. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Profession not eligible
Sponsor's iqama title does not allow family residence.
The fix. Use the visit visa, or ask the employer to amend the profession where the qualification supports it.
Attestation incomplete
Certificates without the Saudi Embassy stamp.
The fix. Complete MEA and Embassy attestation before the request.
Salary below the threshold
Residence visa requested on a low salary.
The fix. Show the Qiwa contract at or above the threshold or apply for a visit visa.
Iqama near expiry
Less than 90 days of validity.
The fix. Renew the iqama first.
Previous violations
Unpaid fines or overstays by the family.
The fix. Settle fines through Absher before reapplying.
Qatar: Family visit visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Qatar Family visit visa, government fee QAR 200 for a family visit visa of 1 month, extendable monthly to 6 months (QAR 200 per extension); verified against mofa.gov.qa. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Sponsor's profession not eligible
QID title does not permit sponsoring visitors.
The fix. Use the visa waiver on arrival for stays up to 60 days, or ask the employer to amend the profession.
Salary below the threshold
Sponsor earns under about QAR 5,000.
The fix. Provide the Wage Protection statement; spouses and children are treated more flexibly.
Relationship not proven
Certificate unattested or names inconsistent with passports.
The fix. Attest through the MEA and Qatar Embassy; align spellings.
Medical not completed
Extension requested without the Medical Commission test.
The fix. Book the test 2 weeks before the month ends.
Previous overstay
Visitor fined on an earlier stay.
The fix. Settle fines before applying.
Qatar: Family residence visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Qatar Family residence visa, government fee QAR 200 entry visa per family member; dependant residence permit about QAR 500 a year each; sponsor salary QAR 10,000 (QAR 6,000 with housing); verified against mofa.gov.qa. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Basic salary below QAR 10,000
Allowances counted but basic too low.
The fix. Renegotiate the basic salary or obtain employer housing to use the QAR 6,000 rule.
Profession not eligible
QID title excluded from family sponsorship.
The fix. Ask the employer to amend the profession where the qualification supports it.
Documents not attested
Certificates without the Qatar Embassy stamp.
The fix. Complete MEA and Embassy attestation.
Accommodation unsuitable
Shared or labour accommodation.
The fix. Provide a family tenancy or housing letter.
Son over 25 or married daughter
Dependant outside the age or status rules.
The fix. Use a visit visa or the dependant's own work or student sponsorship.
Oman: Family joining visa: refusal reasons and the fix
Oman Family joining visa, government fee OMR 20 family joining visa per dependant; resident card OMR 5 a year each; sponsor salary OMR 300 a month or more; verified against evisa.rop.gov.om. The route page carries the eligibility test, fees, timeline and document checklist these reasons refer to.
Salary below OMR 300
Contract shows a lower basic salary.
The fix. Amend the contract with the Ministry of Labour or use the family visit visa.
Documents not attested
Certificates without the Oman Embassy stamp.
The fix. Complete MEA and Embassy attestation.
Son over 21 not in education
Dependant outside the age rule.
The fix. Use a visit visa or the son's own employment or student sponsorship.
Entry window missed
Family did not enter within 3 months.
The fix. Reapply; the fee is forfeited.
Accommodation unsuitable
Labour camp or shared housing.
The fix. Provide a family tenancy contract.