British passport · Oman
Do British citizens need a visa for Oman?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Oman visa-free (14 days, not extendable).
Oman visa-free stay for British citizens: 14 days, not extendable. Official rule. Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked .
Oman visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Conditions: passport valid 6 months; return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and sufficient funds.
visitors from more than 100 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of OmanVisas only at evisa.rop.gov.omReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 14 days, not extendablepassport valid 6 months; return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and sufficient funds |
|---|---|
| Stay | 14 days, not extendable |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.rop.gov.om |
Do British citizens need a visa for Oman?
The Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 14 days, not extendable. Conditions: passport valid 6 months; return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and sufficient funds.
“visitors from more than 100 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days.”
Conditions and exceptions
British citizens can stay up to 14 days without a visa; the stay cannot be extended or turned into any kind of residence visa.
The person will be allowed to stay in the Sultanate for a period of (14) days, which cannot be extended or transferred to any type of residence visa.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026You need a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for your 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 24 Oct 2026A spouse and children travelling with you get the same visa-free entry even if they are not British.
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 24 Oct 2026The visa-free stay does not allow any work or a switch to a visa leading to residence, and overstaying costs OMR 10 per day plus legal procedures.
After the expiry of the granted period, late fines will be calculated at 10 riyals per day, and implementing the legal procedures. ... This type of facility does not allow the person to carry out any work within the Sultanate, nor does it allow to apply to any type of visa that followed by residency.
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman · checked
How to apply
To visit visa-free (14 days, not extendable) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below.
For longer stays, apply online for a visa on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website; tourists usually need the Tourist Visit Visa (Unsponsored), and the eVisa call centre answers on +968 22848200 from abroad.
Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026Oman's tourism ministry says a tourist visa can in most cases also be obtained on arrival, but getting it before you travel is smoother.
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman · checked
How to apply from the UK
In the UK, the Embassy of Oman in London offers consular services to UK residents travelling to Oman, including visa applications.
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, London · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Nov 2025
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
The visa-free stay does not allow any work or a switch to a visa leading to residence, and overstaying costs OMR 10 per day plus legal procedures.
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman · checked
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (14 days, not extendable). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Oman visa-free for British citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (14 days, not extendable). Conditions: passport valid 6 months; return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and sufficient funds. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman.
How much does an Oman visa cost for British citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get an Oman visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (14 days, not extendable). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman: entry rule, entry conditions, documents and how to apply
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman (Experience Oman, official tourism site): entry conditions
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman (Experience Oman, official tourism site): how to apply
- Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, London (Foreign Ministry of Oman): how to apply