Oman, one of the beautiful countries in the world, is popular for its genuineness and well-preserved Arab tradition. Its stunning landscapes, such as deserts, coastal plains, valleys, and mountains, are something one should never miss. Its cultural and historical sites, natural wonders, and adven...
Oman, one of the beautiful countries in the world, is popular for its genuineness and well-preserved Arab tradition. Its stunning landscapes, such as deserts, coastal plains, valleys, and mountains, are something one should never miss. Its cultural and historical sites, natural wonders, and adventure activities make it a destination worth seeing. In short, it is a great place to plan your holidays, with family, spouse, friends, or even solo.
But to enter and explore Oman, you must obtain a visa. Almost every country’s citizen needs to have a visa before traveling. Some countries’ citizens get visa on arrival, some have visa-free entry for up to 14 days, and some have direct visa-free entry in Oman. Which type of visa you will get depends on your nationality.
So, in this guide, we will learn about the countries whose citizens can acquire a visa on arrival, visa-free, or visa-free entry for 14 days.
The citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can enter, stay, and explore Oman without a visa. The GCC countries are:
There are 103 countries that can have a visa-free entry to Oman for 14 days. After 14 days, they have to acquire a visa. These countries are:
Albania |
Algeria |
Andorra |
Argentina |
Armenia |
Australia |
Austria |
Azerbaijan |
Belarus |
Belgium |
Bhutan |
Bolivia |
Bosnia & Herzegovina |
China (Hong Kong & Macau) |
Sweden |
South Africa & Tunisia |
South Korea |
Switzerland |
Taiwan |
Tajikistan |
Brazil |
Brunei |
Darussalam |
Bulgaria |
Canada |
Chile |
Colombia |
Costa Rica |
Croatia |
Cuba |
Cyprus |
Czech Republic |
Denmark |
Ecuador |
Egypt |
El Salvador |
Estonia |
Finland |
France |
French Guinea |
Georgia |
Germany |
Greece |
Guatemala |
Honduras |
Hungary |
Iceland |
India |
Indonesia |
Iran |
Ireland |
Italy |
Japan |
Jordan |
Kazakhstan |
Kyrgyzstan |
Laos |
Latvia |
Lebanon |
Liechtenstein |
Lithuania |
Luxembourg |
North Macedonia |
Malaysia |
Maldives |
Malta |
Mauritania |
Mexico |
Moldova |
Monaco |
Morocco |
Netherlands |
New Zealand |
Nicaragua |
Norway |
Panama |
Paraguay |
Peru |
Poland |
Portugal |
Romania |
Russia |
San Marino |
Serbia |
Seychelles |
Singapore |
Slovakia |
Slovenia |
Spain |
Suriname |
United Kingdom |
Turkmenistan |
Ukraine |
Uruguay |
United States |
Uzbekistan |
Vatican City |
Venezuela |
Turkey |
Thailand |
The main documents required for an Oman visa are:
1. Passport: You should have a scanned copy of the first and last page of your passport. And the passport must have 6 months' validity.
2. Photograph: You must require a passport-sized photograph with a white or plain background. The photograph must not be older than 6 months.
3. Some Additional Documents: Some documents are not compulsory to have, but might be asked for, such as:
The document required for Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan nationals are mentioned below: