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Visa requirements for Oman

Who can enter Oman, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 82 countries can enter Oman without a visa in advance. All 82 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

82 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
167 visa required

Visa-free entry

82 nationalities

Visa required in advance

167 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan. Its coastline extends along the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. The exclaves of Madha and Musandam are surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on their land borders, while Musandam's coastal boundaries are formed by the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. With an area of 315,331 km2 and a population of approximately 5.46 million, Oman is the third-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. Muscat is the capital and largest city, Islam is the state religion, and Arabic is the official language.

CapitalMuscat

RegionWestern Asia

Population5.5M

Area309,500 km²

CurrencyOmani rial

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+968

Tourist arrivals869K (2020)

Climate in Muscat

Warmest June, coolest January, driest February.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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