Do GCC citizens need a visa to enter Oman?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Yes, applicants who are not Oman residents and do not sponsor visas must first register as an eVisa user before they can apply.

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Oman 30 Day e-Visa for UK Citizens

To enter Oman, UK citizens 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.

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Quick Facts

Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa — Key Facts for UK Citizens

Visa Required

No — 30 Day e-Visa required

Visa Type

30 Day e-Visa

Gov Fee

$52

Max Stay

30 days

Processing

1 days

Passport Validity

6+ months

Entry Type

multiple

What You Need

UK citizens traveling to Oman need

✓A valid United Kingdom 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
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Available Visas

Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Types for UK Citizens

Overview

Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa for UK Citizens — What You Need to Know

UK citizens 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. PassportsAndVisas.com completes and submits your 30 Day e-Visa for you, with a specialist review before anything is filed.

Visa Policy

Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Policy for UK Citizens

Oman's visa policy for UK citizens requires advance application before travel. The embassy visa process requires submission to the nearest Oman consulate or embassy. The government fee of $52 is set by Oman immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

UK citizens should apply for their Oman visa at least 4 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The 30 Day e-Visa is issued, and the 30-day stay period begins on arrival.

Travel Context

Traveling to Oman from United Kingdom — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Oman from United Kingdom involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major United Kingdom hubs to Oman's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your United Kingdom passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Oman, and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite United Kingdom passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Oman visa is approved, you will receive a PDF confirmation by email. Print this document and carry it with your passport — some Oman border officials require a physical copy, even for eVisas. Save a digital backup on your phone as well. Your visa details will also be linked to your passport number in Oman's immigration database.

Application Guide

What UK Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for an Oman visa as a UK citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your United Kingdom passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Oman's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason UK citizens face Oman visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Oman requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Oman's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a UK-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for United Kingdom passport holders. We submit to Oman Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 1 business days.

How It Works

How UK Citizens Get an Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa

Apply online in 5–10 min

Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.

Specialist reviews first

We check every detail against your United Kingdom passport before anything is submitted.

We submit your 30 Day e-Visa

Filed with the Oman authorities on your behalf.

30 Day e-Visa by email

Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.

Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine

Everything UK Citizens Need to Know About Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visas

All Oman visa data for UK passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Oman requires 4 documents for UK citizens. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.

Avoid These Mistakes

Why UK Citizens Get Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry

Airlines and Oman immigration refuse entry. This is one of the most common preventable rejection reasons.

✓ We verify passport validity before submitting

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Details don't exactly match passport

A single character difference in name, DOB, or United Kingdom 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 UK applicants.

✓ 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

Most refusals come from a handful of fixable errors. We check every application before it is filed.

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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.

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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 UK case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.

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Official Advisories

Current Travel Advisories for UK Citizens Visiting Oman

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UK FCDO

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Questions & Answers

Oman Visa & 30 Day e-Visa FAQ for UK Citizens

Yes. UK passport holders need a visa to travel to Oman. The options available are 30 Day e-Visa, 10 Day Single Tourist eVisa, 1 Year Tourist eVisa. Applications are made through an embassy or consulate.

📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

▶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

Other Passport Holders

Oman visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Oman visa requirements specific to you.

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