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Oman visa requirements for Emirati citizens

Emirati citizens can visit, live and work in Oman without a visa.

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United Arab Emirates

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Oman

Free to visit, live and work

Citizens of 5 Gulf countries can enter without a visa.

Visa
Not required
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Oman.

Ways into Oman

Some visitors enter visa-free; others need a tourist visa.

  • Visa not required For your passportGulf citizens visa-free entryCitizens of 5 Gulf countries can enter without a visa.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Bring your passport or accepted national ID card.
    2. Show it at the border.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport or accepted national ID
    • The guide gives no stay limit.
    Official page
  • Visa not required14-day family visa-free staySpouses and children may qualify through a visitor who gets the 14-day visa-free stay.
    Stay
    14 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that the main visitor qualifies.
    2. Ask police to confirm your family's eligibility before travel.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Return ticket
    • Confirmed hotel booking
    • Health insurance
    • Enough money for your stay
    • Travel insurance
    • The guide does not list the family proof needed.
    Official page
  • eVisaOnline visa applicationUse the police website to apply for a visa you qualify for.
    Fee
    Depends on the visa
    Processing
    4 days

    How to apply

    1. Check which visa fits your trip.
    2. Create an account and sign in.
    3. Fill in the form and upload your documents.
    4. Pay the shown fee.
    5. Print the approved visa for entry.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Passport photo-page copy
    • 2 digital photos, white background
    • Credit or debit card
    • Working email address
    • Printed approved visa
    • The 4-day guide covers tourist eVisas only; approval can take longer.
    • Apply at least 4 days before travel.
    Official page
  • eVisaTourist visa without sponsorEligible tourists can apply online without a local sponsor.
    Fee
    Check the fee online

    How to apply

    1. Use the official visa checker.
    2. Create an account and sign in as a tourist.
    3. Fill in the form and pay the shown fee.
    4. Download your approved visa.
    • Check the stay, fee and use-by date for your exact visa online.
    • The visa-free country list does not show who qualifies for this visa.
    Official page
  • eVisaTourist visa with sponsorA licensed tourism company, tourism office or hotel can arrange your tourist visa.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    OMR 20

    How to apply

    1. Find a licensed tourism company, tourism office or hotel.
    2. Give your sponsor your passport copy and photos.
    3. Ask your sponsor to send the online application.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Passport copy
    • 2 photos, 4 × 6 cm
    • Signed and stamped sponsor letter
    • Sponsor's business registration
    • Sponsor's chamber membership
    • Proof of sponsor's signing rights
    • You can ask to extend your stay by 30 days.
    • Check the visa's use-by date before travel.
    Official page
  • eVisaGulf resident tourist visaGulf residents with approved jobs and their eligible companions can apply online.

    How to apply

    1. Check your residence and job in the visa checker.
    2. Apply online for the visa it offers.
    • The guide does not list the approved jobs.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalTourist visa on arrivalSome travellers can get a tourist visa when they arrive at Muscat Airport.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm you qualify with police or your airline before travel.
    2. Follow the visa steps at Muscat Airport.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • The guide gives no full country list, fee or stay limit.
    • If you do not qualify, arrange a visa before travel.
    Official page
  • Other routeLonger-validity tourist visaPeople from countries approved by police may qualify for this tourist visa.

    How to apply

    1. Ask police whether your nationality qualifies.
    2. Follow the application steps they give you.
    • Check the exact visa dates and stay per visit with police.
    • The visa's full life is not permission to stay that whole time.
    Official page
  • Other routeFree 14-day tourist visaPeople from approved countries can request this free tourist visa.
    Stay
    14 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Ask police whether this visa covers your trip.
    2. Request it through the route police gives you.
    • This visa is separate from the 14-day visa-free stay.
    • Before expiry, you may switch to another tourist visa by meeting its rules.
    Official page
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Coming from United Arab Emirates

  • Plugs GNo adapter
  • MoneyOMR ر.ع.
  • TimeSame timeSame as home
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
  • Emergency9999 police

Planning your Oman trip

  • Jalali and Mirani fortsThese early 16th-century forts stand at the entrance to Muscat Bay.
  • Bahla FortThis World Heritage Site sits below the Djebel Akhdar highlands. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and has seven miles of walls.
  • Wahiba SandsHuge desert dunes stretch as far as the eye can see.
  • Oman's mountains and wadisRugged mountains and remote valleys offer striking scenery. Some routes are unpaved and need a suitable vehicle.
Read the full Oman guide

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About Oman

Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, on the Arabian Sea.

Capital
Muscat
Money
Omani rial (ر.ع.)
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+968
Read the Oman guide

Other Asia passports

Going to Oman

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Oman with simpler entry for you.

ArmeniaVisa not required180 days
AzerbaijanVisa not required90 days
GeorgiaVisa not required360 days
JordanVisa not required90 days
LebanonVisa not required180 days
PalestineVisa not required 
TürkiyeVisa not required90 days
BahrainFreedom of movementNo time limit

Questions

Do emirati citizens need a visa for Oman?

Emirati citizens can visit, live and work in Oman without a visa.

Do omani citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Omani citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates. Show your passport at the border.

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Oman?

Armenia, Bahrain, Brunei, China Georgia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Oman are easier for emirati citizens?

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Jordan Lebanon, and 3 more let emirati citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Oman?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Oman?

Omani rial (ر.ع.). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Oman?

Arabic.

How strong is the United Arab Emirates passport?

It ranks #1 and reaches 169 destinations without applying ahead.

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