Type of Oman Visas
- Processing time: 3 WORKING DAYS
- Validity : 60 DAYS
- Fees: AED 130
- Processing time: 3 WORKING DAYS
- Validity : 60 DAYS
- Fees: AED 300
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Oman Visa FAQs
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add remove Is a visa required to enter Oman?
Yes. Any anyone travelling to Oman from outside the GCC must get a visa.
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add remove What is an e-Visa for Oman?
The Oman eVisa is an electronic visa that may be easily obtained from anywhere in the world by applying online with us rather than going through the embassy. The e-Visa is a restricted travel authorization for tourists only.
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add remove What are the requirements for issuing an Oman eVisa?
To apply and be approved for the Omani e-Visa, applicants have to meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be outside the Sultanate of Oman when applying for an e-Visa;
- Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible countries;
- Applicants must not possess a valid Omani travel permit when applying for the e-Visa;
- Applicants’ passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of the arrival in Oman;
Please note that a valid e-Visa does not guarantee entrance into the Sultanate of Oman. You will be allowed to enter only after a Royal Oman Police Officer has examined your documents at the point of entry.
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add remove Which Oman visas can I apply for online?
Just a tourist e-Visa is available for online application.
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add remove How do I submit my e-Visa application for Oman?
We've streamlined the entire procedure for you, and we'll handle every step of the visa application process, from document verification to eVisa approval. We've got you covered on everything.
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add remove Do I have to go in person to the Oman Consulate or Embassy to obtain an e-Visa?
No. No need to travel to the consulate or embassy. If you meet the requirements for an Oman e-Visa, we will process your application online.
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add remove How long does it take to obtain an e-Visa from Oman?
The application will be handled in 6 working days after it has been submitted with all necessary information.
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add remove For how long is an Oman visa valid?
The Oman visa can only be extended for another three months. Depending on the type of visa requested for, a person may stay in Oman for 10 or 30 days. You must first depart Oman before you may reapply for a new travel document online.
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add remove How long am I permitted to stay in Oman on an e-Visa?
One month is the longest stay that is permitted.
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add remove Is it required to be outside of Oman when applying for an e-Visa?
Yes. At the time of application, the applicant must be outside of Oman.
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add remove Do I require a printed copy of the Omani eVisa?
Yes. We will send you an email from the Ministry of Oman that contains information on your eVisa, including your application ID, visa number, and the duration of your visa. Make sure the printed copy of the authorised e-visa is clear and readable. Please be reminded that your printed copy of your Oman e-Visa is essential and must be shown when you arrive at the Oman entry gates.
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add remove What documents must you include with your Oman eVisa application?
The applicant's passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of admission into Oman and have a minimum of two blank pages.
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add remove What documentation must I bring when I enter Oman?
You must display a valid hotel reservation, confirmed return tickets, and enough cash at the entry, in addition to a current passport and an e-Visa.
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add remove Is it necessary for me to get my passport stamped before I leave?
No, you won't get a paper visa; instead, you'll get an electronic one that won't need to be stamped in advance of your trip. Email is used to send all visa copies. Your e-visa should be printed out and carried with you at all times.
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add remove How does OK to Board (OTB) work and why is it necessary?
Before departure, sponsors and airlines double-check Oman visas and plane tickets to prevent bogus visa issuance. Only after verifying the authenticity of the visa do airlines update the visa message in the relevant PNR.
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add remove How long does it take to receive the OTB?
The airline updates an Ok to Board notification against the PNR after verifying the Oman visa. After the Oman VISA is issued, it typically takes airlines at least 24-48 working hours to update PNR.
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add remove What if the status of my OTB is not updated?
Your airline is well within its rights to refuse your boarding in such cases. Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Qatar Visa Professionals if you want to fix this problem as soon as possible.
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add remove What are the advantages of applying for an Oman e-Visa?
- Minimum document requirement;
- Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 3 working days;
- Convenient and cost effective i.e., most economical visa fee/charges;
- Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through Email.
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add remove What are the advantages of submitting an Oman visa application with Akbar Travels?
You can avoid having to go to the Embassy in person by contacting Akbar Travels to submit your visa application. All you will need to do is submit an online application through our website, and we will process your visa within the allotted period. Another of the main highlights is the little paperwork and speedy processing. Typically, it takes 6 working days to process a visa.
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add remove Do I need to purchase health or travel insurance?
You are strongly encouraged to buy travel and health insurance to protect yourself while you are in Oman because the cost of healthcare there can be very high. Your travel insurance provides protection against unforeseen crises while travelling abroad, including medical bill coverage, flight delay and cancellation insurance, passport and baggage loss insurance, and personal injury insurance. We strongly advise you to acquire travel insurance and take advantage of our great offer for your own financial protection and safety while travelling abroad.
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add remove What is the quickest way to obtain an Oman visa?
Contacting Akbar Travels is the best way to apply for an Oman visa. With more than 40 years of expertise, we are recognised authorities in the travel and tourism field. Every time a consumer uses our service, we pledge to provide an amazing experience thanks to our expertise, in-depth knowledge, and integrity. Every day of the week, we are reachable by phone and email. Please submit your question so that we can better understand your specific visa requirements, and a visa expert will get in touch with you.
Oman Visa Services - Terms & Conditions
- Service charge and the application fee for visa are not refundable in any circumstances whatsoever. The total fee is non-refundable even if your visa application is rejected by the embassy/consulate.
- We cannot control the decision of the embassy or the immigration officers to approve or to deny a visa application or the time taken to process it.
- There is a delay in visa processing; the immigration department is solely to responsible for this.
- On a case-by-case basis, either Immigration or Akbar travels may ask for more papers depending on the circumstances.
- It will only process visa applications after the verification of all the required documents and payments have been made in full.
- A visit, business, transit, or tourist visa is not a permit to work in the country of destination for employment.
- Akbartravels.com reserves the right to decline the applications at its own discretion and is not liable for the actions of the immigration department in processing and/or rejecting visa applications.
- Any charges that the destination country may have set include charges that the traveler or consumer will have to bear on their own.
- The applicant will be required to meet the cost of any other services that may include document courier, photo development, attestation, etc.
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Simple steps to get an Oman Visa:
Akbar Travels has been a part of one million travel wishes and counting. This is why we are able to provide a premium, fast and stress-free Visa Facilitation service. That is why with a very experienced and committed Team of Visa Experts, we are here to help you with your Oman Visa application needs.
Once enrolled for the visa services , you will be assigned a Visa Expert who will work on your application.
Easy methods to obtain an Oman e-Visa:
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You shall be allocated a visa officer to work with throughout the process of the visa application.
To apply for an Oman e-Visa through Akbar Travels, follow these steps:
Step 1 Share your travel plan to our Visa Expert and all your questions will be addressed.
Step 2 Make the payment of the Oman visa fees and submit the documents via the on-line document storage system that will guarantee the protection of your data.
Step 3 Our Visa Expert will review your documents and then submit your application to the Embassy.
Step 4 Get your Oman e-visa.
Show lessBasic Requirements to visit Oman
- Present a Passport that is still valid and a valid Oman Visa when coming to the country;
- Be in good health; Read more
- Good moral character;
- Show that you have a reason to go back to your home country. You have a family, property, assets or any other thing that you own that would make you want to go back.
- Ensure that the immigration officer believes that you are going to leave the country before your Oman visa would have expired.
- Make sure you have enough money for your needs in Oman and the money required will vary with the period you will be in Oman and if you will be residing with family, friends, or any paid accommodation. Show less
Travel Checklist
- Passport;
- Valid Oman Visa; Read more
- Confirmed flight booking onward & return ticket;
- Contact details of your relative, friends or business contact in Oman;
- Confirmed hotel bookings (If Any);
- Oman Currency and other forms of forex;
- An unlocked smartphone.
- Any additional documents required to prove your purpose of visit (especially if you are travelling on a business Visa). Show less
What should you do when you go to Oman?
- Ensure to have with you the declaration form that was given to you on the flight you took. Read more
- Ensure that one has all the necessary documents that the immigration officer may want to see for instance a passport, a valid Oman visa, a return ticket, hotel booking, among others.
- Minors traveling alone should ensure that they do not be out of sight of the flight attendant in charge of their welfare during the flight. You must also acknowledge the person who will be coming to pick you up from the airport as an adult. Hence, if you have any questions, inform the airline crew as soon as possible. Show less
Travel guide to Oman
Oman is located at the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and has Yemen and Saudi Arabia on its west and the UAE on its north, but the moment you enter Oman you are in a different world. The people are very friendly and dwell in a friendly society that embraces visitors warmly. It also has an abundance of desert, a green area of oases, and long sandy beaches and all these can be easily accessed because of its well-developed infrastructure.Read more
The national dress that is still in use and the arabesque; low-rise architecture of the cities in Oman, which differs from other Gulf countries like the UAE and Bahrain, has not been altered much and has remained a quintessentially traditional experience for many.The website acquaints the visitors with numerous activities that one can do in Omani deserts and water surfaces. Besides swimming, the beaches in Oman are also the nesting ground for sea turtles where they lay their eggs which is quite an interesting phenomenon. Continuing further inland also, the travelers will come across the Rub al Khali also known as the Empty Quarter, a giant desert that is scattered between Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. A large number of sand dunes present in the desert are perfect for exploring the desert on camels or on 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Often disregarded in comparison with the nearby United Arab Emirates, Oman is called the ‘real Arabia’ where the features of bedouin culture, ancient fortress and endless dunes are interwoven.
The senses will be entertained for sure in Oman starting from Salalah to Shinas, from the gulf coast beaches to the vast sand plains and real oasis villages.
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Frequent cheap flights and budget friendly holiday packages for the smart tourist. Travel to this enchanting region at incredible prices and explore the history, ethnical background and the stunning nature of Oman. Starting from the forts and the markets of yesteryear to the mesmerizing beauty of the desert as well as the serenity of the waters our holiday packages are versatile providing for every traveler’s desires. Free walking tours, affordable luxury hotels, and thrilling activities with the best prices guaranteed. You have the option of travelling as an individual or in a group such as a family, and our Oman holiday packages will definitely give you a remarkable experience. Don’t wait book your trip to Oman today and have fun with your family and friends.
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Other Oman Visa types
We currently only process Tourist and Business Visas. Kindly contact the Embassy for the following Oman visa applications.
1. Employment Visa
It is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to the foreigner coming to Oman for employment and whose age is not below 21 years old.
2. Family Joining & Family Residence Visa
The family Joining Visa is granted to the wife of the foreigner, who is resident in Oman, and as well to his children who are below (21) years. It is also granted to the foreign wife of an Omani national at his request, and subject to a certificate from the concerned authority (Ministry of Interior) confirming the status of the marriage.
The family Visa is granted by the concerned authority at its discretion, and at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility, to the relatives of the Omani national and the relatives of the foreigner who are not included in the categories eligible for Family Joining Visa.
3. Student Visa
It is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to a foreigner who is coming to Oman as a student, provided that the sponsor has a license from the concerned authorities to establish an educational or training institution.
4. Investor Visa
It is granted to the foreigner who intends to invest his funds in Oman, and pursuant to a certification in this respect from the concerned authority.
5. Express Visa
It is granted as per request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility for businessmen, high-professionals, participants in festivals and conventions, it is also granted by the Sultanate’s representations abroad and through all the legal channels exclusively for businessmen by coordinating with the Directorate General of Passport & Residence.
6. Official Visit Visa
It is granted to a foreigner at the request of a hosting government organization.
7. Troupe / Artist Visa
It is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to a foreigner who is coming to Oman to perform entertaining shows, provided that the sponsor has already obtained an approval from the concerned authorities.
8. Transit Visa
Divided into two sections
a. Air transit Visa:
To be granted by competent authority at air way passages to expatriate based on application submit by aviation carrier company entitle the holder to enter the country only once and resident for a maximum period of (72) hour provided that he should have enough money to cover his expenses and valid ticket to continue his travel.
b. Road transit Visa:
To granted by Sultanate embassies in coordination with the competent authority and valid for two months, entitle the holder to going transit Sultanate territory to neighbor country through legal way passages identify by this authority during a period not exceeding three days provided that the expatriate is from nationality of neighbor country or holding entry visa to this neighboring country.
9. Scientific Research Visa
It is granted by the competent authority at the request and under the responsibility of a local body to a foreigner who is to visit Oman for a scientific research. The applicant must provide the approval of other authorities concerned. This visa can be granted also by Oman’s missions abroad in coordination with the competent authority.
10. Entry Visa for Passengers & Crew od Passengers Ships
Issued to passengers and crew of tourism vessels interesting to visit the country for tourism during their stop in Omani ports and grant pursuant to statement submitted by the agent of tourism vessel in the Sultanate which include main statements of crew and passengers interesting to enter the country and the statement is ratify by the approval of the Directorate General of Passport and residence before arrival date of the vessel if the sponsorship is local and entitle the holder to enter the country only once and reside for a period of one month.