Travelers planning to see Oman in 2025 now have more flexible ways to enter the country, thanks to updated visa policies that aim to welcome more tourists from around the world.
For short visits, people from over 100 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany, can stay in Oman without a visa for up to 14 days.
This is only possible if they meet certain requirements like having a valid passport for at least six months, a confirmed hotel reservation, a return flight ticket, proof of enough money, and travel health insurance. However, this visa-free stay cannot be extended beyond 14 days.
People living in GCC countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait don’t face any time limits when visiting Oman — they can travel freely without a visa.
Travelers from India, Egypt, Vietnam, Morocco, and some other countries, who are not part of the visa-free list, can still enter Oman for two weeks without needing to apply for a visa if they hold a valid visa or residency for countries like the US, UK, any Schengen country, Canada, Japan, Australia, or a GCC state. Family members traveling together — like spouses and children — can also benefit from this rule even if they have a different nationality.
Those who want to stay longer than two weeks can easily apply for an Oman eVisa online. There are different eVisa options from a short 10-day stay to a multiple-entry 30-day visa. The cost depends on the type you choose but applying online is simple and saves travelers from going to an embassy.
Later this year or next, the GCC Unified Tourist Visa might make it even easier to visit multiple Gulf countries, including Oman, in one trip. Until then, visitors can check which option suits them best, prepare documents early, and plan to enjoy Oman’s stunning scenery and rich culture with less stress.
