Oman entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Oman depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
27 of 33 passports verified on official pages · 3 not checked yet, marked below.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | e-Visa before you fly | Per eVisa | ROP eVisa (Tourist Visit Visa, Unsponsored)Apply: Apply before travel | Official page | Likely |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | 30 days per visit, max 90 days in any 180 | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| United Arab Emirates | Free movement | Unlimited | Passport (GCC national ID card commonly accepted) | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Free movement | Unlimited | Passport (GCC national ID card commonly accepted) | Official page | Verified |
| India | e-Visa before you fly | Per eVisa | ROP eVisa (Tourist Visit Visa, Unsponsored)Apply: Apply before travel | Official page | Likely |
| China (mainland) | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| Japan | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | e-Visa before you fly | Per eVisa | ROP eVisa (Tourist Visit Visa, Unsponsored)Apply: Apply before travel | Official page | Likely |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| South Africa | Visa-free | 14 days | Official fee: Free | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
At least 6 months. Omani MFA (14-day exemption): passport valid for no less than six months. FCDO (updated 7 Oct 2026): expiry at least 6 months after arrival; entry refused without a valid travel document. State Dept: 6 months. Safe standard: 6 months left on the day you arrive.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
No Oman-wide e-authorisation. Nationals of over 100 countries are exempt for up to 14 days: Group 1 unconditionally; Group 2 only if they hold a valid visa or residence permit for the US, Canada, Australia, UK, a Schengen country or Japan, or are GCC residents. Everyone else (and anyone staying over 14 days) needs a Royal Oman Police eVisa; tourists normally use the 'Tourist Visit Visa (Unsponsored)'. FCDO: a visit visa can also be bought on arrival at Omani airports, but applying online first avoids refusal. GCC citizens need no visa.
Onward ticket
Return or onward ticket required for the 14-day exemption (Omani MFA, FCDO) and generally (State Dept).
Proof of funds
Omani MFA: enough money to cover living costs during the stay (14-day exemption). State Dept: proof of adequate funds.
Travel insurance
Required. Health insurance is a condition of the 14-day exemption (Omani MFA) and FCDO says proof of travel health insurance may be checked at the border. Smartraveller: you must have valid health insurance to cover your stay.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a transmission-risk country (FCDO names Rwanda and Tanzania and refers to the risk-country list; Smartraveller and State Dept say the same in general terms).
Cash to declare at customs
Smartraveller: declare currency (all forms) and precious metals worth OMR 6,000 or more on arrival and departure. State Dept (page dated Jul 2023): amounts over USD 20,000 must be declared. Use the lower OMR 6,000 (about USD 15,600) threshold.
Taxes, levies and fees
The 14-day exemption is free. Longer stays need a paid ROP eVisa; the fee schedule is on the ROP site but renders only with JavaScript and was not read. Commonly cited fees (OMR 5 for 10 days, OMR 20 for 30 days, OMR 50 for 1-year multiple entry) are unverified. Overstay fines are up to OMR 10 a day, maximum OMR 500 (FCDO).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Importing or using e-cigarettes and vapes is illegal. Flying drones or any remote-controlled flying device without a valid licence is illegal. Some UK prescription and over-the-counter medicines are illegal in Oman. Drug penalties are severe, even for residual amounts. Creating, importing or sharing pornography is illegal (FCDO). State Dept: Muslim travellers may not bring alcohol; non-Muslims may bring two bottles bought at duty-free; pornography and firearms are prohibited.
Travelling with children
Border authorities may stop children who are the subject of a custody dispute from leaving Oman (FCDO). Under the 14-day exemption, the spouse and children of an eligible national also benefit even if they hold another nationality (Omani MFA).
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Oman. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign employees sponsored by an Omani employer
Stay: Per residence permit
Employer sponsor registered on the ROP eVisa system
Long stay
Residence categories not tied to a sponsor (details not readable this pass)
Stay: Per permit
Family
Visitors sponsored by an Oman resident
Stay: Per visa
Sponsor must be an Oman resident with a valid civil number
Tourist
Group 1 nationalities (about 80, incl. US, CA, BR, UK, IE, EU states, CH, RU, TR, CN/HK/Macau, JP, KR, SG, MY, TH, ID, PH, AU, NZ, ZA); Group 2 (incl. IN, MX, VN) only with a US/CA/AU/UK/Schengen/JP visa or residence, or GCC residence
Stay: 14 days, not extendable or convertible
Passport 6+ months, return ticket, confirmed hotel, health insurance, sufficient funds
Official fee: Free
Tourists not exempt, or staying over 14 days
Stay: Per visa type (commonly 10 or 30 days; not confirmed)
Online application on the ROP eVisa portal before travel
Official fee: Per ROP fee schedule (not readable this pass)
Eligible visitors arriving at Omani airports (FCDO)
Stay: Per visa
FCDO recommends applying online first to avoid refusal
37 nationalities (see Visit Qatar list)
Stay: 30 days, multiple entries to both, extendable 30 days for a fee
Issued on arrival
Official fee: Not stated
What changed, and what is coming
- not announced · Announced GCC unified tourist visa ('GCC Grand Tours'): approved by GCC states; launch date not confirmed by the official sources checked.
- 2025-11-01 · In force Turkish ordinary-passport holders became visa-exempt in Oman: up to 30 days per visit and 90 days in any 180 (joint statement; announced by Türkiye's MFA on 22 Dec 2025). Source
- 2025-07-18 · In force Russia-Oman mutual visa exemption reported in force (30 days per visit). Reported by Muscat Daily and cited on Wikipedia; not confirmed on an Omani government page. Russia also appears on the Omani MFA's 14-day list. Source
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.