Nigerian passport · Oman · checked 2026-10-11

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Oman?

The short answerYes. Nigerian citizens apply online for the ROP eVisa before travelling for stays of Per eVisa. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to evisa.rop.gov.om. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

Oman entry rules for Nigerian citizens.

Verdicte-Visa before you fly
DocumentROP eVisa
StayPer eVisa
When to applyApply before travel
CheckedNot verified yet · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Oman entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Nigerian passport.

Nigeria is not on either Omani MFA exemption list (confirmed 2026-10-10). A visa is needed. Whether Nigerians can use the unsponsored tourist eVisa or need a sponsored visit visa could not be confirmed.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

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.

What changed

Recent changes in Oman.

  • 2025-11-01 — 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).
  • 2025-07-18 — 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.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Oman?

Yes. Nigerian citizens apply online for the ROP eVisa before travelling for stays of Per eVisa.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Oman?

Per eVisa. Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Nigerian citizens apply?

Apply before travel.

Where do Nigerian citizens apply?

On the official site, evisa.rop.gov.om. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Oman visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.