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Oman visa requirements by passport

Holders of 87 passports can enter Oman without applying at an embassy: 84 visa-free, 2 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eVisa. The other 111 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Oman, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Oman eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Oman.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

evisa.rop.gov.om

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Royal Oman Police (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Oman accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Oman with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 14d

    Passports: Only Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Vietnam

    Oman's "Second Group": visa-free for 14 days if you hold a valid visa or residence of the US, UK, Schengen area, Canada, Australia or Japan (or GCC residence).

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman

Entry rules for Oman by passport

Visa free84 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival2 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

eVisa1 passport

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 111 passports

Oman entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Oman without a visa?

Holders of 84 passports can enter Oman visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Oman?

Holders of these 2 passports can get a visa on arrival in Oman: Montenegro and Taiwan. A fee may apply.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Oman?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Micronesia passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, evisa.rop.gov.om; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Oman?

Yes, for some passports. Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Vietnam passport holders who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 14 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Oman entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Oman's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.