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Oman Visa for UAE Residents
In brief
An Oman tourist visa for UAE residents is usually the GCC Resident Visa (type 29A), applied for on the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal. It costs OMR 5 (about AED 48), allows one entry and a 28-day stay, and is open to residents whose profession is on the official list.
Checked 30–31 Oct 2026Source: Royal Oman Police eVisa portalReport a change
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ContentsQuick answer
- Quick answer
- Oman eVisa options for UAE residents
- Visa on arrival in Oman for UAE residents
- Oman visa (tourist and visit) cost in OMR and AED
- Documents checklist
- How to apply for an Oman visit visa online
- Driving to Oman from the UAE
- Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passport holders
- FAQ: Oman visa for UAE residents
- Sources
- About this page
Quick answer
- Do UAE residents need a visa for Oman? Yes, unless they are GCC citizens. Some nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 14 days (see below).
- Main option: the GCC Resident Visa (29A) for residents on the approved professions list. Family members and domestic workers travelling with them use the companion visa (29B).
- Cost: OMR 5 for 29A or 29B. Overstaying costs OMR 10 per day.
- When to apply: the Royal Oman Police (ROP) recommends at least 4 days before travel.
- By car: get the eVisa online first, then enter through any official border post.
Oman eVisa options for UAE residents
The Oman e visa system is run by the ROP at evisa.rop.gov.om. For an Oman visit visa for UAE residents, these are the main options.
| Visa (ROP code) | Who it is for | Stay | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC Resident Visa (29A) | GCC residents whose profession is on the ROP list | 28 days, extendable by 1 week | Single |
| GCC Resident Companion (29B) | Family member or domestic worker travelling with a 29A holder | 28 days | Single |
| GCC Citizen Companion (28B) | Family member or domestic worker travelling with a GCC citizen | 30 days | Single |
| Tourist Visit Visa (26N) | Allowed nationalities with a valid Schengen visa, or a US, UK, Canada, Australia or Japan visa or residence | 10 days | Single |
| Tourist Visit Visa (26M) | Same group as 26N | 30 days | Single |
| Multi-entry visa, 1 year (36M) | Same group as 26N | Up to 1 month per visit | Multiple |
| 14-day visa exemption | Listed nationalities only (see below) | 14 days, no extension | — |
Who qualifies for the GCC Resident Visa (29A)
- You live in a GCC country, such as the UAE, and your residence is valid for at least 6 more months on the day you enter Oman.
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months on entry.
- Your profession is on the ROP list of approved professions. On 30 October 2026 the list had 116 titles, including doctor, accountant, engineer, architect, teacher, nurse, mechanic, electrician and many manager and marketing titles. "Driver" was not on it.
- You apply from outside Oman. You need no sponsor.
- You do not hold another valid Oman visa.
You upload a digital photo and a copy of your passport. You must use the visa within one month of issue. You can request the first one-week extension yourself; further extensions are only possible at an ROP passports office.
To see the full list, open the ROP eligibility checker, choose your nationality, answer that you live in the UAE and click the link to the approved professions.
If your profession is not on the list
- Travelling with family? If your spouse or parent qualifies for 29A, you can travel on the companion visa (29B). You must enter Oman together.
- Travelling with a GCC citizen? Family members and domestic workers can use the free 28B visa.
- Holding a US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa? You may qualify for visa 26N, 26M or 36M, depending on your nationality.
- Your nationality has a 14-day exemption? See the next section.
Visa on arrival in Oman for UAE residents
Plan to get your visa online before you travel. The conditions of the GCC Resident Visa (29A) do not allow you to apply on arrival at the border. The ROP FAQ says the eVisa is the standard route at the border posts with the UAE, and paper applications are only for exceptional cases.
Two exceptions:
- The GCC Citizen Companion visa (28B) can be requested on arrival at the border, if you enter directly from a GCC country together with the GCC citizen.
- Visa-free entry for 14 days is possible for some nationalities.
Visa-free for 14 days: which nationalities
Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visitors from more than 100 countries are exempt from entry visas for up to 14 days. The countries are in two groups:
- First group: only the general conditions below apply. The Philippines is in this group.
- Second group: nationals qualify only if they hold residence or a valid visa of the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, the Schengen countries or Japan, or are GCC residents whose profession is on the approved list. India is in this group.
- Pakistan is in neither group.
For both groups you need a passport valid for 6 months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and enough money for your stay. The 14 days cannot be extended or changed into a residence visa.
When we ran the ROP eligibility checker on 30 October 2026 for Filipino and Indian UAE residents, it did not offer the 14-day exemption, so ask the ROP call centre before you rely on it.
Oman visa (tourist and visit) cost in OMR and AED
| Visa | Fee (OMR) | About (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| GCC Resident Visa (29A) | 5.000 | 47.76 |
| GCC Resident Companion (29B) | 5.000 | 47.76 |
| GCC Citizen Companion (28B) | Free | Free |
| Tourist Visit Visa, 10 days (26N) | 5.000 | 47.76 |
| Tourist Visit Visa, 30 days (26M) | 20.000 | 191.03 |
| Multi-entry visa, 1 year (36M) | 50.000 | 477.57 |
| 14-day exemption | Free | Free |
| Overstay fine, per day | 10.000 | 95.51 |
AED amounts use the official pegs: OMR 1 = USD 2.6008 (Central Bank of Oman) and USD 1 = AED 3.6725 (Central Bank of the UAE). Your card may charge a slightly different rate. The ROP says that paying the fee does not guarantee that the visa is issued.
Documents checklist
For the GCC Resident Visa (29A):
Also, depending on your case:
How to apply for an Oman visit visa online
- Register on evisa.rop.gov.om and log in as a tourist.
- Check your visa type with the eligibility checker.
- Fill in the application and upload your photo and passport copy.
- Pay the fee online.
- Wait for the email. The approved eVisa is sent to the email address you registered. Processing times vary.
Oman visit visa check: track your application
Use Track Your Application. Enter your visa application number, your travel document number and the nationality of the document. If you are logged in, use "Find Visa Application".
To reprint an approved visa: log in, search for the application, enter your travel document number, click "view visa details" and then "generate PDF".
ROP eVisa call centre: 80080011 (toll-free in Oman), +968 22848200 from abroad, Info-OmaneVisa@rop.gov.om.
Driving to Oman from the UAE
The ROP FAQ says road travellers apply for the eVisa online and then enter through any legal border post.
Border crossings. The UAE's federal identity authority (ICP) lists these land ports: Al-Ghuwaifat, Al-Darah, Khatm Al Shikla (in Al Ain), Mezyad, Mudhief and Hili. Hatta is a separate land port run by GDRFA Dubai. ICP does not say which of these serve the Oman border. On the Omani side, the ROP names Al-Wajajah as the crossing for travellers coming from Dubai.
Car insurance. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises that your car and passengers are insured for Oman. You can buy cover at the border or from licensed insurers. Carry your original driving licence and vehicle ownership card.
UAE departure fee. GDRFA Dubai collects a departure fee from travellers leaving the UAE through land and sea ports. You pay it at the port, in person, and keep the receipt.
Cash. Amounts of OMR 6,000 or more must be declared when you enter or leave Oman, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passport holders
On 30 October 2026, the ROP eligibility checker gave UAE residents of all three nationalities the same core options: the GCC Resident Visa (29A) and companion visa (29B) at OMR 5 for 28 days, and the free GCC Citizen Companion visa (28B).
| Passport | GCC Resident Visa (29A) | 14-day exemption | Visas via US/UK/Schengen etc. (26M, 26N, 36M) |
|---|---|---|---|
 India | Yes, with an approved profession | Second group: only with approved profession or a US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa or residence | Offered by the ROP checker |
 Pakistan | Yes, with an approved profession | Not listed | Not offered by the ROP checker |
 Philippines | Yes, with an approved profession | First group | Not offered by the ROP checker |
Oman visit visa requirements for Indian citizens living in the UAE are therefore simple if your profession is on the list: apply for 29A online. If it is not, a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa opens the 26-series visas.
FAQ: Oman visa for UAE residents
How do I check my Oman visa status?
Go to Track Your Application on the ROP portal and enter your application number, travel document number and nationality. The approved visa also arrives by email.
Can I apply for an Oman eVisa online?
Yes. All the visas on this page, except the 14-day exemption, are listed on evisa.rop.gov.om. You do not need a sponsor for the GCC Resident Visa.
What are the new visa rules for Oman in 2026?
On 2 August 2026, Oman published a decision in its Official Gazette creating a free 14-day tourist visa for nationals of countries the authority designates. It came into force the next day. The Foreign Ministry's announcement does not list the countries.
How much is the Oman visit visa from Dubai?
For a UAE resident on the approved professions list, OMR 5, about AED 48. The 30-day tourist visa for holders of US, UK or Schengen visas costs OMR 20, about AED 191.
Can I go to Dubai with an Oman resident card?
Not without a visa, unless you are a GCC citizen. Expatriates living in Oman apply online for a UAE entry visa for GCC residents. Their profession must be on the UAE's approved list. The visa must be used within 60 days of issue, allows a 30-day stay and can be extended once. The fee is AED 100 to apply and AED 100 to issue, plus a service fee.
What are the Oman visa requirements for Indian citizens in the UAE?
A passport and UAE residence visa each valid for at least 6 months, and a profession on the ROP list, for the GCC Resident Visa (29A). Without an approved profession, a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa or residence qualifies you for the 26-series tourist visas.
How long can I stay in Oman on the GCC Resident Visa?
28 days from entry. You can extend by one week.
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: types of visa and conditions
- Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: eligibility checker and approved professions
- Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: FAQ
- Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: track your application
- Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry visas and 14-day exemption
- Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs: new 14-day tourist visa (August 2026)
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice for Oman
- UAE ICP: land ports
- GDRFA Dubai: departure fee at land and sea ports
- UAE ICP: entry visa for GCC residents
- Central Bank of Oman: fixed peg of the rial
- Central Bank of the UAE: exchange rates (September 2026)
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