Over 100 nationalities can enter Oman visa free - all you need to know
I’m not eligible for an unsponsored Oman visit visa, can I still apply for an eVisa?
Dubai: Over 100 nationalities can enter Oman visa free and stay in the country for up to 14 days, according to an announcement made by the Royal Oman Police on Tuesday, March 14.
Royal Oman Police is the authority in charge of processing and issuing visas in Oman.
Here is all you need to know about the latest announcement.
Complete list of nationalities eligible for visa-free entry
Here is the complete list, as per the website of Oman’s Foreign Ministry: 1. Albania 2. Algeria 3. Andorra 4. Argentina 5. Armenia 6. Australia 7. Austria 8. Azerbaijan 9. Belarus 10. Belgium 11. Bhutan 12. Bolivia 13. Bosnia and Herzegovina 14. Brazil 15. Brunei Darussalam 16. Bulgaria 17. Canada 18. Chile 19. China (includes Hong Kong and Macau) 20. Colombia 21. Costa Rica 22. Croatia 23. Cuba 24. Cyprus 25. Czech Republic 26. Denmark 27. Ecuador 28. Estonia 29. Eygpt 30. Finland 31. France 32. French Guinea 33. Georgia 34. Germany 35. Greece 36. Guatemala 37. Honduras 38. Hungary 39. Iceland 40. India 41. Indonesia 42. Iran 43. Ireland 44. Italy 45. Japan 46. Jordan 47. Kazakhstan 48. Kyrgyzstan 49. Laos 50. Latvia 51. Lebanon 52. Liechtenstein 53. Lithuania 54. Luxembourg 55. Macedonia 56. Malaysia 57. Maldives 58. Malta 59. Mauritania 60. Mexico 61. Moldova 62. Monaco 63. Morocco 64. Netherlands 65. New Zealand 66. Nicaragua 67. Norway 68. Panama 69. Paraguay 70. Peru 71. Poland 72. Portugal 73. Romania 74. Russia 75. Salvador 76. San Marino 77. Serbia 78. Seychelles 79. Singapore 80. Slovakia 81. Slovenia 82. South Africa 83. South Korea 84. Spain 85. Suriname 86. Sweden 87. Switzerland 88. Taiwan 89. Tajikistan 90. Thailand 91. Tunisia 92. Turkey 93. Turkmenistan 94. United Kingdom 95. Ukraine 96. Uruguay 97. United States 98. Uzbekistan 99. Vatican 100. Venezuela 101. Vietnam
Additional requirements you need to fulfil
While you may be eligible for a visa-free entry to Oman, you do need to ensure that you fulfil certain requirements.
According to the Foreign Ministry of Oman, the visa exemption is subject to certain requirements, including:
1. A prior and confirmed hotel booking
2. Health insurance in Oman
3. A return ticket
4. Your passport must be valid for at least six months
Visa on arrival for Indian tourists
Indian tourists with a valid entry visa from the following countries are eligible for a visa on arrival in Oman:
• US
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Schengen countries
• Japan
Some GCC residents are already eligible for visa on arrival
Expatriate residents from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can obtain visa on arrival provided that they have a valid residency permit, and work in a profession approved by the Royal Oman Police. To know more, click here.
Can I extend my stay in Oman?
If you entered Oman visa-free, you can extend your stay by applying for a visa extension through ROP’s eVisa portal https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ . The fee for extending your visa for one month is OMR20 (Dh190).
You can also apply for a multiple-entry visa for one year, provided that their stay on each visit is not more than a month.
I am not eligible for visa on arrival in Oman, how do I apply for a visa?
If you are a citizen of a country that is not eligible for visa on arrival, you can apply for a visit visa through ROP’s eVisa portal https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ .
If you want to visit Oman on an unsponsored visit visa, you can find out your options by visiting this link from ROP’s eVisa portal - https://evisa.rop.gov.om/visa-eligibility
You will have to select your nationality and whether you are a resident of a GCC country. Depending, on your answers, the eVisa portal will determine which visa type/types you are eligible for.
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