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ZimbabwePassport validity
6 monthsThe Royal Oman Police says a normal passport should be valid for at least 6 months before entering Oman.
Frequently Asked Questions - Evisa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Oman visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Oman
Most travellers can visit Oman without going to an embassy: 84 passports enter visa-free, 114 apply online for an eVisa.
Oman's Foreign Ministry says GCC citizens do not need visas, and that visitors from more than 100 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, in two groups: nationals of the first group, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and nationals of the second group who live in or hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in an eligible profession. It says tourists will usually need the Royal Oman Police's unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa, and that other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. Oman's Foreigners Residence Law, published by the Royal Oman Police, says the holder of a passport or travel document must have an entry visa from the competent authority or from Omani embassies or consulates.
84
Passports visa-free
114
eVisa or eTA online
0
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Oman? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
14 days
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
14 days
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Germany
Visa-free
14 days
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India
eVisa
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China
Visa-free
14 days
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Canada
Visa-free
14 days
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Australia
Visa-free
14 days
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Poland
Visa-free
14 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Oman — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 84 (42%)
- eVisa: 114 (58%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Oman, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Oman visa types, fees and processing times
Tourist Visit Visa 10D
eVisa- Fee
- 5 OMR
- Max stay
- 10 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- +10 days
The fee for the 10-day tourist visa (26A) is OMR 5, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.
Documents (2)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
Tourist Visit Visa 30D
eVisa- Fee
- 20 OMR
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- +30 days
The fee for the 30-day tourist visa (26B) is OMR 20, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.
Documents (2)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
Tourist Visa 10D (6A, sponsored by a local sponsor)
eVisa- Fee
- 5 OMR
- Max stay
- 10 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- +10 days
The Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details give the fee for the sponsored Tourist Visa 6A as OMR 5.
Documents (3)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
- Typed and stamped letter from the sponsor explaining the purpose of the visit
Tourist Visa 30D (6B, sponsored by a local sponsor)
eVisa- Fee
- 20 OMR
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- +30 days
The Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details give the fee for the sponsored Tourist Visa 6B as OMR 20.
Documents (3)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
- Typed and stamped letter from the sponsor explaining the purpose of the visit
Tourist Visit Visa 30DNF — South Korea, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey
eVisa- Fee
- Free
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
No fee for this visa (26D), per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.
Documents (2)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
Tourist Visit Visa 3MNF — New Zealand
eVisa- Fee
- Free
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
No fee for this visa (26C), per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.
Documents (2)
- Digital photograph of the applicant
- Copy of the passport
Entry requirements for Oman
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
9 monthsWHO's list says Oman requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country, and that the list of countries Oman applies this to differs from WHO's list of countries at risk.
WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have health insurance, as well as a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation and enough money for their stay.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman — Entry visas✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
30-dayOman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation. The Royal Oman Police eVisa conditions also require holders of the 30-day tourist visa (26B), the New Zealand 3-month visa (26C) and the 30-day visa for South Korea, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey (26D) to have a return ticket and a valid hotel booking in Oman.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman — Entry visas✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a sum of money that will enable them to bear their living costs during the stay. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman — Entry visas✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
The UK government says the Omani authorities may fine and detain anyone who overstays or does not extend their visa or residency, and that fines can be up to 10 Omani rials a day, with a total maximum of 500 rials. No Omani official page we read states the amount.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Oman travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
OMR 6,000,Oman's Directorate General of Customs says travellers arriving and departing should declare currencies, bearer securities, banknotes, precious metals or gemstones convertible into cash exceeding OMR 6,000, and that under the money-laundering law the declaration form must be filled in by whoever carries OMR 6,000 or more, or the equivalent.
Oman Customs (Royal Oman Police) — traveller services✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Oman visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
114
Most common: eVisa
84
Least common: Visa-free
42%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 14 days · 79 passports
Understanding Oman visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Oman for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 114 passports (58%). 42% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (84 passports).
Entry categories for Oman
- Visa-free entry: 84 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 14 days.
- eVisa: 114 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
What else you need to enter Oman
- Passport validity: The Royal Oman Police says a normal passport should be valid for at least 6 months before entering Oman.
- Travel insurance: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have health insurance, as well as a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation and enough money for their stay.
- Return or onward ticket: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation.
- Proof of funds: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a sum of money that will enable them to bear their living costs during the stay.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Oman or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Oman visas
Do I need a visa for Oman?
Oman's Foreign Ministry says GCC citizens do not need visas. Nationals of its first group of countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and China, are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, with a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay; nationals of its second group are exempt if they live in or hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in an eligible profession. For tourists it says the Royal Oman Police's unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa will usually be appropriate; the Royal Oman Police lists a 30-day unsponsored visit for Group 1 nationals. Other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website.
How does Oman's 14-day visa-free entry work?
Oman's Foreign Ministry exempts eligible nationalities from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, which cannot be extended or transferred to any type of residence visa. The visitor must hold a passport valid for no less than six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay. It says other visa options are on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website.
How much does the Oman eVisa cost?
The Royal Oman Police eVisa website lists unsponsored tourist visits of 10 days (26A) and 30 days (26B) for Group 1 nationals. For both, the first extension of stay can be done by the applicant and later ones only at a DGPCS office, and the extension allowed is the same as the original visa. The fee is OMR 5 for the 10-day visa and OMR 20 for the 30-day visa.
Can Israeli citizens visit Oman?
No official source we could read states whether Oman admits travellers on Israeli passports.
When is the best time to visit Oman?
No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK government says wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rainfall from October to March, that tropical cyclones sometimes affect Oman in July and August, and that extreme heat has caused deaths in Oman due to dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Do US citizens need a visa for Oman?
US citizens can visit Oman visa-free for 14 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Oman?
UK citizens can visit Oman visa-free for 14 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Oman?
German citizens can visit Oman visa-free for 14 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Oman?
Passport validity: The Royal Oman Police says a normal passport should be valid for at least 6 months before entering Oman. Travel insurance: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have health insurance, as well as a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation and enough money for their stay. Return or onward ticket: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation. Proof of funds: Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a sum of money that will enable them to bear their living costs during the stay.
How long can I stay in Oman without a visa?
Up to 14 days for every visa-free passport.
How many countries can visit Oman without a visa?
84 of 198 passports can enter Oman visa-free (42%). 114 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Oman?
Where can Oman citizens travel visa-free?
Oman passport holders can visit 46 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Albania
90d
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Bahamas
90d
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Bahrain
∞
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Barbados
90d
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Belarus
30d
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Botswana
90d
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Brunei
30d
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China
30d
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Colombia
90d
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Dominica
21d
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Ecuador
90d
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Egypt
180d
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Georgia
360d
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Haiti
90d
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Hong Kong
30d
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Iran
90d
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Jordan
90d
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Kazakhstan
30d
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Kosovo
90d
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Kuwait
∞
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Kyrgyzstan
60d
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Lebanon
180d
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Malaysia
90d
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Mauritius
90d
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Micronesia
90d
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Morocco
90d
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Pakistan
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Philippines
30d
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Qatar
∞
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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Saudi Arabia
∞
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Serbia
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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South Korea
30d
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Syria
∞
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Tajikistan
30d
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Thailand
60d
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Tunisia
90d
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Türkiye
90d
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Ukraine
90d
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United Arab Emirates
∞
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Uzbekistan
10d
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Vanuatu
120d
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Zambia
90d