Oman visas

Who needs a visa to Oman

Except if they come from one of the visa-exempt nations, visitors to Oman are required to get a visa in advance of travel.

Citizens of member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council are not required to obtain a visa in order to travel to Oman. Online visa applications are available to nationals of 71 other countries and territories. The visas are valid for 30 days and can be obtained in a matter of minutes. All visitors are required to have a passport that is valid for at least six months.

In an attempt to boost the tourist industry, individuals from 103 countries are now permitted to visit the sultanate for a period of up to 14 days without obtaining a visa in advance of their arrival.

Entry into Oman

The Omani government has eliminated all COVID-19 limitations. Your airline may have additional rules in addition to those established by the Omani government (e.g. requiring you to provide a negative PCR test before boarding, wearing a mask etc). Present a vaccination certificate indicating they have received at least 2 doses of an Oman-approved COVID19 vaccine. The last dose must be administered at least fourteen (14) days before to the anticipated arrival date. Oxford-AstraZeneca, AstraZeneca-Covshield, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Sinovac, Sinopharm, Sputnik V, Novovax, CanSinoBio, Covaxin, and Sputnik Lite have been approved by Oman for use in and entry to the Sultanate.

Criteria to apply for a Oman Visa

You will need the following:

• Passport replica.
• A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport that is at least six months old.
• Photograph resembling those used for passports.
• A digital photograph of passport type taken within the past six months.
• Itinerary.
• Accommodation documentation.

Processing Time For Oman Visas

The average processing period for an Oman eVisa is around three working days. Therefore, I advise you to submit your Oman tourist eVisa application at least four working days prior to your planned entrance date.

Appointment Waiting Times

Appointment waiting times can vary depending on where is is in the world you live.

Who Can Visit Oman Without a Visa?

According to Oman's visa policy, only citizens of six countries can enter the country visa-free. Five of them are from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

What To Do If Your Oman Visa is Refused?

You have the right to challenge this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Oman visa and the reasons for the rejection.