Oman
Sultanate of Oman
At a glance
Oman visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Oman depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Oman, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-16
Good to know
- Some nationalities can enter visa-free for short tourist stays; others must obtain a visa in advance.
- Visas are issued through the official Royal Oman Police eVisa portal at evisa.rop.gov.om before travel.
Been to Oman already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Oman — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Oman
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 14 countries can currently enter Oman visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Oman they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Oman’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Oman runs on 240V with plug types C, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Oman uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for OmanLocation
Light & dark
Muscat swings from 11-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:00.
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