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Who needs a visa for Oman?

Entry rules for Oman by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 84 countries and territories can visit Oman without a visa, most for up to 14 days. Everyone else, 113 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
84
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
113
Visa required
0

About 4.1 bn people (50% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Oman: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of OmanGuinea: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

Most commonIndiaPakistanUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesHong KongVietnamAll passports

Oman entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Free movementNot stated5United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, QatarForeign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman
Visa-free14 days, not extendable79United States, China, Indonesia, BrazilForeign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman
eVisaNot stated113India, Pakistan, Nigeria, BangladeshForeign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman

Free movement: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and 2 more

5 nationalities

Free movement by treaty.

Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked Citizens of GCC countries (the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) do not require visas to enter Oman.

Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable: the US, China, Indonesia and 76 more

79 nationalities

Passport valid 6 months; return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and sufficient funds.

Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked visitors from more than 100 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days.

eVisa: India, Pakistan, Nigeria and 110 more

113 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked Citizens of other nationalities can establish their visa options via the ROP’s eVisa website

Or, for 24 of them: 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.

Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked 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)

Or, for all of them: 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.

Source: Royal Oman Police (eVisa), checked 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.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: free movement.

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. This applies to 24 nationalities, including India, Vietnam, Algeria and 21 more.

Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked 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)

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. This applies to 113 nationalities, including India, Pakistan, Vietnam and 110 more.

Source: Royal Oman Police (eVisa), checked 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.

UAE residents, any passport: eVisa for GCC residents with an approved profession, 28 days, single entry. GCC Resident Visa (29A): residence and passport valid 6+ months on entry; profession on the Royal Oman Police list; OMR 5. Source: Royal Oman Police eVisa portal, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Oman in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

See Oman Visa for UAE Residents.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.rop.gov.om. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Oman Visa for UAE Residents, Oman eVisa: who needs one, and who can visit visa-free.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Oman?

It depends on your passport: 84 nationalities are visa-free and 113 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Oman?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Oman?

Yes, but online: Pakistani citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Oman visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 113 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA, and some others through a residence permit or another visa. Apply only at evisa.rop.gov.om.

Can UAE residents visit Oman more easily?

Some can. 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. See “If you live in the UAE” above.

Sources and changes

  1. Foreign Ministry of Oman: Entry visasfm.gov.om · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. ROP eVisa: types of visaevisa.rop.gov.om · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Royal Oman Police eVisaevisa.rop.gov.om · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman; Royal Oman Police. No change since.

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