Oman Visa on Arrival, Official Information
By Oman eVisa ·
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.