Indian passport · Oman
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Oman?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Oman, applied for online as an eVisa.
Exception: visa-free only with a residence permit or valid visa of the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen state or Japan, or GCC residence in an eligible profession; plus return ticket, hotel booking, health insurance, funds; stay: 14 days, not extendable. More exceptions below.
Citizens of other nationalities can establish their visa options via the ROP’s eVisa website
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of OmanApply only at evisa.rop.gov.omReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisaException: visa-free only with a residence permit or valid visa of the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen state or Japan, or GCC residence in an eligible profession; plus return ticket, hotel booking, health insurance, funds; stay: 14 days, not extendableException: GCC residents only, in professions specified by the ROP: GCC Resident Visa (type 29), eVisa without a sponsor, single entry; stay: 4 weeks, extendable 1 week |
|---|---|
| Stay | The visa-free stay is 14 days and cannot be extended or converted into a residence visa.1 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Official processing | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Where to apply | Indians without a qualifying visa or residence apply online through the Royal Oman Police eVisa website.1Official site: evisa.rop.gov.om |
Do Indians need a visa for Oman?
India is not on the exemption lists, and the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.
“Citizens of other nationalities can establish their visa options via the ROP’s eVisa website”
Conditions and exceptions
With conditions · 14 days, not extendable visa-free only with a residence permit or valid visa of the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen state or Japan, or GCC residence in an eligible profession; plus return ticket, hotel booking, health insurance, funds; stay: 14 days, not extendable.
citizens of the second list countries are required to be either residents or have a valid entry visa for one of the following countries (the United States of America, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Schengen Agreement countries, Japan)
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checkedWith conditions · 4 weeks, extendable 1 week GCC residents only, in professions specified by the ROP: GCC Resident Visa (type 29), eVisa without a sponsor, single entry; stay: 4 weeks, extendable 1 week.
Granted by the competent authority to foreign residents of GCC countries who wish to visit the Sultanate for tourism purposes, provided they hold professions specified by the authority. It does not require a sponsor.
Royal Oman Police · checked
You need a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay.
He must have a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, and a sum of money that will enable him to bear the burden of living during his stay in the Sultanate.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Oct 2026A spouse and children travelling with the eligible visitor get the same visa-free entry even if they hold another nationality.
The husband, wife, and children benefit from this facility, even if they are not nationals of the country.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Oct 2026
Oman visa types for Indians
The visa-free stay is 14 days and cannot be extended or converted into a residence visa.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Oct 2026
How to apply from India
Indians without a qualifying visa or residence apply online through the Royal Oman Police eVisa website.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Oct 2026
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
Indians living in the UAE qualify for the 14-day visa-free entry as GCC residents only if their profession is among the eligible ones.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Oct 2026
Fee
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Processing time
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
Indian passport holders living in the UAE: eVisa (29A, approved professions), 28 days. Also 14-day exemption with an approved profession or a US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa. Source: Royal Oman Police eVisa portal, checked . More in our table for UAE residents.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Oman visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.
How much does an Oman visa cost in India?
The official sources we read state no fee.
Can I get an Oman visa in 7 days?
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Can I enter Oman with a UAE residence visa?
Indian passport holders living in the UAE: eVisa (29A, approved professions), 28 days. Also 14-day exemption with an approved profession or a US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman: entry rule, visa types, documents, entry conditions, how to apply and applying from the UAE
- Royal Oman Police (eVisa): entry rule
- Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: rules for UAE residents