Oman visa for tourists: what you need to know

Entry rules for Oman change from time to time. This page summarises what official government sources say at the time of writing. Always confirm the current rules on the official portal or your own government's travel advice before you book.

Stays of up to 14 days

Many nationalities can visit Oman for up to 14 days without paying for a visa. For French citizens, France's foreign ministry says a visa is required but is issued free on arrival for stays of 14 days or less. UK government advice says British citizens with a full British passport can visit for up to 14 days without a visa. Other EU nationalities are generally in the same position, but check your own passport's rules.

Stays longer than 14 days

For longer stays you apply for a tourist visa. The official portal is the Royal Oman Police eVisa site (evisa.rop.gov.om). Visa types, durations and fees vary by nationality, and the portal shows the details when you apply. The French foreign ministry lists a single-entry tourist visa valid for 30 days and a multiple-entry visit visa valid for one year for stays of up to one month each time.

Passport and entry checks

• Your passport should have at least six months of validity left. To be safe, make sure it covers six months after your departure date
• At the border you may be asked to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and travel health insurance
• Overstaying can lead to fines and other penalties, so keep track of your visa dates

How Wadi Escape helps

Visa fees are quoted separately from our itineraries. Once your trip is booked we send you the exact steps for your nationality, and we always confirm the latest requirements with you before you travel.

Official sources

• France Diplomatie: Oman, entry and stay
• GOV.UK: Oman entry requirements
• Royal Oman Police eVisa portal