Since March 2018, only the e-Visa allows one or more entries to the Sultanate of Oman. The classic visa is no longer issued by the Omani Embassy or on arrival in the country. It is not a request for authorisation to obtain an Omani visa on the spot buta real electronic visa issued by the Royal Oman Police, which will be issued to you online and which you will have to present on boarding and on arrival in Oman.
As of December 2020, 103 nationalities are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 14 days in Oman.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Omani e-Visa?
1️⃣ Nationality
Travellers must be of one of the nationalities listed in the following point.
2️⃣ Validity
Travellers must have a passport that is still valid at least 6 months after the date of entry into Oman.
3️⃣ Reason
Travellers go to Oman for tourism only.
4️⃣ Passport
It is strongly advised to have 3 blank pages, 2 facing each other, in your passport when you arrive in Oman.
Which nationalities are eligible for e-Visa?
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇧🇳 Brunei
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇱 Chile
🇨🇳 China
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇪🇸 Spain
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇷 Greece
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇮🇷 Iran
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇵 Japan
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇧 Lebanon
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇴 Macau
🇲🇰 Macedonia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇴 Norway
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇨🇿 Czech Rep. Czech Republic
🇷🇴 Romania
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇷🇺 Russia
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇨 Seychelles
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
Ἐ🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇸🇷 Suriname
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇺🇸 USA
🇻🇦 Vatican City
🇻🇪 Venezuela
Nationals of Morocco 🇲🇦, Algeria 🇩🇿 and Tunisia 🇹🇳 can also apply for these e-visas, if they are married to an eligible person or are the children of an eligible person. This eligible person must also travel with them. The family record book proving parentage will be requested.
How much does an e-Visa for Oman cost?
Single entry
e-Visa 26A: up to 10 days in Oman for €39The Sultanate no longer issues this document for Europeans who can travel for up to 14 days in Oman with an e-Visa issued free of charge on arrival- e-Visa 26B: up to 30 days in Oman for €85
Multiple entries
- e-Visa 36B: up to 30 days in Oman for €165
Each day beyond that is subject to a fine of 10 OMR(OMR 10) / day and prosecution.
What are the advantages of e-Visa compared to the traditional visa?
- All eligible entry points
- If you have a valid visa for Dubai, you can enter Oman without an additional visa, but not vice versa.
Group application possible
100% online, nothing to post
Faster to obtain
Official document from the authorities
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Very disturbed treatmentThe authorities are late in issuing the documents, please get in early
The Omani e-visa in brief
| Format | Electronics only |
|---|---|
| Reason | Tourism only |
| Number of entries | Single or multiple |
| Time to obtain | 48 hours |
| Length of stay | 15 to 30 days |
| Validity | 1 to 12 months |
| Consular fees | From 50 € onwards |
For travel to Oman, it is mandatory to obtain a visa . The single or multiple-entryOman e-Visa offers stays of up to 30 days for tourism only. For transit, it is also possible to apply for an Oman e-Visa. As of 21 March 2018, only the e-Visa allows entry into the Sultanate of Oman for tourism purposes. The "classic" visa is no longer issued by the embassies, in order to reduce waiting times at the representations and airports.
We advise you to submit your application about 3 days before your arrival in Oman. Please note that once you have submitted your application, you have 33 days to enter Oman !
All Omani immigration crossing points (air, sea or land) are eligible for the Omani e-visa. Since the end of 2020 and the Covid-19 crisis, several European nationalities can travel to Oman without a visa for short stays.
When to go to Oman?
To avoid the heat, it is advisable to visit Oman in winter between November and March .
Places to visit in Oman
A must-do in the Sultanate of Oman, climb on the back of a camel and join your camp for a night in the Wahiba Desert. You can rent a 4×4 for a thrilling experience.
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in the sultanate, Misfat Al Abrein is located at an altitude of 1,000 metres. Surrounded by fruit crops and traditional houses, this picturesque village offers a unique getaway.
Also known as the 'Norway of the Middle East', the Musandam Peninsula is full of mountains and coves. An ideal spot for fishing, let yourself be tempted by a session with or without a guide and become the king of fishing!
The natural pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, dug into the rock, will offer you a swim in translucent waters in the heart of a setting dotted with rocks. So don't wait any longer and put on your best swimming costume for a swim in an atypical place!
Practical information
- Official name of the country : Sultanate of Oman
- Location: Middle East
- Capital city: Muscat
- Area: 309,501 km2
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Omani riyal
- Climate: Arid
- Time zone: UTC +4
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Security : Oman is one of the safest countries in the Gulf. It is not recommended, except for imperative reasons, to go to the border area with Yemen. If you are planning a trip to the desert areas, you should indicate your route.
More information on vaccines
Health: Yellow fever vaccine is mandatory. You must be up to date with your universal vaccinations.
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