US passport holders need the 30 Day e-Visa — not a visa — to enter Oman. To enter Oman you need: a valid passport, Return ticket, Confirmed hotel reservation, Health insurance, Passport valid for no less than six months, A sum of money that will enable him to bear the burden of living, e-Visa. We complete and submit your 30 Day e-Visa for you.
Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Fees & Cost
Oman visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Oman and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
30 Day e-Visa
$52.00
30 days
$69.00
10 Day Single Tourist eVisa
$13.00
30 days
$59.00
1 Year Tourist eVisa
$130.00
30 days
$59.00
Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Processing Time
Oman asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Oman government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.
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Specialist reviews first
We check every detail against your passport before anything is submitted.
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We submit your 30 Day e-Visa
Filed with the Oman authorities on your behalf.
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30 Day e-Visa by email
Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Requirements
Select a category below. All Oman visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Oman requires 7 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Valid US passport with minimum 6 months validity
Required▼
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Confirmed hotel reservation or accommodation proof
Required▼
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Return or onward flight ticket
Required▼
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Travel health insurance
Required▼
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Proof of sufficient funds
Required▼
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Digital passport photo (only for eVisa applications)
Required▼
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Credit/debit card for eVisa payment (if applicable)
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Oman immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport must be valid 6 months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Oman▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Oman e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Oman's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Oman, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Oman requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Oman's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Oman
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
No. Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do not require a visa to enter Oman.
How long can I stay in Oman without a visa?
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Visitors from more than 100 listed countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays of up to 14 days.
Can the 14-day visa-free stay in Oman be extended?
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No. The person is allowed to stay for 14 days, which cannot be extended or transferred to any type of residence visa.
What extra conditions apply to 'second list' nationalities such as India or Egypt?
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Citizens of second list countries must be residents of, or hold a valid entry visa for, the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen country or Japan, or be GCC residents in a profession eligible for a resident visa, to use the 14-day visa-free entry.
Which nationalities are exempt from a visa to enter Oman for up to 14 days?
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The exemption covers more than 100 countries and regions, divided into two groups with different conditions, as published by Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Where can I check my Oman eVisa application status?
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Applicants can log in to the eVisa system and use the 'Find Visa Application' link to view their visa application status.
How do I apply for an Oman tourist eVisa?
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Applications are made online through the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal, which guides applicants through selecting and applying for the appropriate visa.
What documents do visa-free visitors to Oman need to show?
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The visitor must hold a passport valid for no less than six months and must have a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, and a sum of money for living expenses during the stay.
Do I need to register before applying for an Oman eVisa?
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Yes, applicants who are not Oman residents and do not sponsor visas must first register as an eVisa user before they can apply.
Social Proof
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Common themes from Oman visa customers:
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PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Oman Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Oman Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
