Oman Visa on Arrival – Official Information
What is Oman Visa on Arrival?
Oman no longer offers visas on arrival at the airport.
Travelers must obtain an e-visa before departure.
However, citizens from over 100 countries can enter visa-free for up to 14 days or apply for an e-visa online before traveling.
The e-visa is a convenient option that is typically available to citizens of certain countries and permits short-term stays for tourism or business purposes.
NOTE: You must meet the eligibility criteria to avail of this service.
For a detailed list of regulations, you can refer to the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal.
Oman Visa on Arrival Country List
Oman has opened its borders to citizens of over 100 nations who can either apply for an eVisa or avail of the visa-on-arrival process.
These countries are divided into two groups:
Group 1:
Citizens from the following countries can enter Oman without a visa for stays up to 14 days:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Paraguay
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
Group 2:
Citizens from the following countries are also exempt for stays up to 14 days, provided they have a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Schengen countries, or are residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with approved professions:
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Georgia
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
NOTE: While GCC country citizens do not need a visa, residents of GCC countries may require additional documents to enter Oman.
For a complete list, visit the Foreign Ministry Visa Page.
Traveler Tip: Ensure you check the validity of your passport. It must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
