Apply for your Oman eVisa for GCC Residents online

Many travelers require a visa to enter Oman, though the Sultanate offers updated rules for GCC residents and citizens:

• GCC citizens: Citizens of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain do not need a visa and can enter using their National ID.

• GCC residents (expats): If you are an expatriate resident in a GCC country, you can apply for the Type 29A eVisa if your profession is on the approved list.

• Visa-Free Entry (G103): Oman allows citizens of 103 countries to enter for up to 14 days without a visa, provided they have a hotel booking, health insurance, and a return ticket.

For GCC residents who are nationals of "List 2" countries (e.g., India, Jordan, Egypt, Philippines), the 14-day visa-free entry is conditional. You must either hold a valid visa/residency from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, or Schengen, OR be a GCC resident in an approved profession.

However, this cannot be extended. If you plan to stay longer or do not qualify, the eVisa is required.

If you remain in the airport transit area and do not pass through immigration, you generally do not need a visa.

However, if your transit time is long and you wish to leave the airport or stay in a hotel outside the transit zone, you must obtain a valid eVisa for GCC Residents or transit visa.

While 14-day visa-free entry is available for 103 nationalities, official Royal Oman Police (ROP) guidelines strongly recommend obtaining an eVisa in advance to avoid boarding denials or delays at land borders.

The 14-day entry has strict conditions: a confirmed hotel reservation and health insurance are mandatory.

You will receive your approved Oman eVisa for GCC Residents as a PDF document via email. It will display your reference number and personal details. It’s recommended to print a physical copy of this document to present to the immigration officer at the border.

The officer will verify your GCC residence permit and passport before granting final entry.

If you applied through iVisa, you can also find a copy of your approval PDF in your dashboard.

The GCC eVisa allows a stay of up to 28 days. It must be used to enter Oman within 30 days of the approval date.

Extensions are possible for some eVisa types but are not guaranteed. The 29A GCC Resident visa can often be extended for an additional period by visiting the Royal Oman Police visa office. Overstaying without an official extension results in a fine (typically 10 OMR per day). It is highly recommended to finalize any extension before your current visa expires.

The Omani government usually processes eVisa for GCC Residents within 24 to 48 hours. By using iVisa’s services, you can choose between Standard, Rush, or Super Rush processing to ensure your application is reviewed and submitted correctly in time for your trip.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have their own individual visa. For the GCC Resident visa, the child must also have a valid GCC residence permit.

In Oman’s visa system, partners and children do not need to hold an "approved profession" themselves, but they must apply for a specific "Companion" version of the GCC resident visa.

You can use iVisa’s "Add another person" feature to easily manage applications for the whole family in one session, saving time and effort.

Common reasons for rejection include:

• Your profession is not being on the approved list for the 29A visa.

• A blurry scan of your passport or GCC resident card.

• A passport expiring in less than 6 months.

iVisa mitigates this risk by having experts review your documents to ensure they meet the specific Omani government standards before submission.