Oman Visa Policy: Everything you need to know!

Oman Visa Policy

The visa policy of Oman states rules in place regarding foreign nationals who seek to visit this country. The Visa policy of Oman determines whether a traveler can enter its territory and which visas are required by them to do so.

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Depending upon the purpose, nationality, and period of stay of the traveler, various types of visa options are available, such as Oman eVisa, Visas for GCC residents, employment visas, work visas, and residence visas. On the other hand, there exist certain countries, whose citizens are exempt from all Visa requirements to visit Oman.

To know about the Oman Visa Policy in detail, read below.

Tourist Visa Policy for Oman

There is more than one kind of visa for travelers seeking to visit Oman for tourism purposes, mostly depending upon the nationality of the traveler. Oman eVisa functions as a tourist visa and citizens of eligible countries as well as GCC residents can apply online to obtain it. According to the Oman Visa Policy, if visitors are not eligible for an eVisa they can apply for an Oman tourist visa from an embassy. Below is detailed information about the Oman Visa Policy for travelers of different nationalities.

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The Oman eVisa

The Oman eVisa system was implemented in 2018 by the Royal Oman Police to facilitate online visa applications. An eVisa for Oman is an online visa that can be obtained by eligible travelers through an online application form. Depending upon the option selected in the application form, there can be 2 types of eVisa for Oman: a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry eVisa. However, the terms & conditions vary with the option selected.

Single-entry Oman tourist visa
- Permits travelers to enter the country once
- Stay for up to 30 or 90 days depending upon the option chosen
- Can be extended once for not more than additional 30 days
Multiple-entry Oman tourist visa
- Permits multiple entries during a one-year period
- Each stay may be up to 30 days
- Cannot be extended.

As per the Oman Visa Policy, the eVisa is available to citizens of around 220 countries across the world.

Below is the list of countries eligible to obtain an eVisa for Oman (when they are not an official resident of a GCC country).

The Oman eVisa: Country list

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Norway
Pakistan
Palau
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of Cyprus
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Lucia
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
United States Virgin Islands
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Documents Required for a Tourist Visa

As per the Oman Visa Policy, to apply online for an Oman tourist visa, the following documents are required:

Completed Oman tourist visa application
Passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of arrival
Recent passport-style photograph
Supporting documentation when applicable

Since all documents are uploaded in digital format, there is no need to submit the paperwork at the Oman Embassy or Consulate.

Visas are generally issued within 24 hours of submitting the request, granting an easy and quick entry into the country.

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Information Required to Complete the Application Form

Below are given basic personal information and travel details are required to complete the application form.

Personal information such as name, date of birth (DoB), gender, and nationality of the applicant
Passport details - number, issue date, and expiry date
Contact details - with one current email address
Travel information - intended date of entry

The Oman Visa Policy states that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can apply for the Single-entry Oman tourist visa for GCC residents which is,

For travelers who have a GCC residence card valid for a single entry of up to 28 days.
Can be extended once for not more than 7 days.

The Requirements of an Oman eVisa For GCC Residents

In order to be successfully approved for a eVisa for GCC countries applicants will need to:

Not have another type of Oman visa
Have a passport with minimum 6-month validity
Have a valid hotel booking in Oman
Have a return ticket to their country of arrival or an onward destination
Supporting documentation, which includes the following:
- A digital photograph of the applicant
- A scan of the passport
- A copy of the GCC Visa
- GCC resident card's copy with minimum 6 months validity

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Who is exempt from Oman Visa Requirements?

As per the Oman Visa Policy and immigration rules, nationals of 5 countries can travel to Oman without a visa. These visa-exempt countries, located around the Persian Gulf, are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), along with Oman. The GCC, established in 1981, has consisted of the same 6 member countries, all on the Arabian Peninsula. This union permits citizens of all 6 countries to travel freely between GCC member states without applying for a visa.

All nationals of the other 5 member states can visit, live in, and work in Oman without a visa.

Moreover, foreign nationals can transit through Oman for up to 6 hours without a visa, provided they are leaving on the same flight and have onward tickets.

Visa Not Required for Oman: Country list

Bahrain
Kuwait
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

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Other Visas for Oman

To visit Oman for purposes other than tourism, almost all foreign nationals shall apply for the relevant visa at an embassy. For instance, Oman work visa, residence visa, or business visa.

Embassy or Consular Visa Required for Oman: Country list

Aland Islands
Anguilla
Antarctica
Aruba
Bonaire
Curacao
Federated States of Micronesia
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
Mayotte
Northern Mariana Islands
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Martin
Sint Maarten
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders

Diplomats and persons who are on official visits to Oman may enter without a visa for up to 90 days using their diplomatic or official passport.

Visa exemption for Oman is a special privilege for diplomatic and official passport holders from the following countries:

Belarus
Cyprus
Germany
Japan
Kazakhstan
Portugal
Romania
Russia
South Korea
Switzerland.

The Oman Visa Policy states that some foreign nationals can enter Oman if they already have a visa for the Emirate of Dubai, without applying for a separate Omani visa.

This is because Dubai and the Sultanate of Oman have an agreement among themselves to promote tourism between their countries.

There is a similar agreement between Qatar and Oman. It permits certain foreign nationals to visit Oman using a valid Qatar visa instead of an Oman visa.