WHAT IS OMAN E-VISA?

WHO CAN APPLY FOR AN OMAN VISA?

Citizens of 71 eligible countries can apply for an e-visa:

See what countries require an Oman Visa here

E-VISA TYPES

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN OMAN VISA

If you are a member of the visa exempt countries, you can apply for an Oman eVisa. The process is entirely electronic and makes it easier than ever to obtain a visa. Whether you need a tourist visa or need to enter Oman for a business trip, the visa application is the same.  

When applying for an electronic Oman tourist visa, you need a valid passport and your passport must be valid at least 6 months upon arrival in Oman. There are several requirements to be aware of during your visit: 

• You must have a valid hotel reservation in Oman
• You must hold a return ticket. 
• Your visit to the Sultanate of Oman must be no later than six (6) months following visa approval. 
• You will also need a valid email address as the visa will be sent to you via this method. To complete the application, all travellers must upload a scan of their passport and submit a photo (International standard) 

Finally, you will have to choose a payment method. The application offers several options, including PayPal and credit/debit cards. It is worth mentioning that the citizens of a few select countries cannot get an Oman Visa. Such travellers need to visit the nearest embassy to get a traditional visa to travel to Oman.

HOW TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM

The online application process is easy. You simply need to access the form and fill it out with the required information. First, you will need to visit our website to get the form. The website will ask for basic information about the applicant, as well as the desired type of eVisa.

Once you select the eVisa type, you will be asked for your passport information. It’s important to fill out the form completely and truthfully in order to ensure acceptance. Completed applications are processed within the shortest possible time (with rare exceptions.)

WHAT COUNTRIES DON’T REQUIRE A VISA FOR OMAN?

Most trips to Oman from another country requires applying for and obtaining a visa. However, there are six countries in the world are exempt from having to get a visa to enter Oman. Five of these countries are from the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC. These are the countries:

• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• New Zealand

While the citizens of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait) are exempt from getting a visa, their residents are not and will require a GCC eVisa. You need a residence permit as proof and this type of visa allows you a stay of 28 days Total.

There is also a conditional visa which allows countries who are not normally allowed to obtain a Visa to enter the country. This is as long as they are if they have a valid visa or a residence permit issued by one of the following countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and Canada. You will need this as proof during your visa application.