Oman passport results — January 2025 VisaGlance matrix

Oman destination visa policy visual: Travel planning desk with a blank passport-like booklet, map texture, blank paper sheet, and magnifier.

In the January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, 41 passports were listed as visa-free · 9 were listed under visa on arrival, eVisa, or ETA

Historical snapshot of 50 tracked passports for Oman; individual rows were not independently verified and may not reflect current rules.

A destination-level source is mapped and reviewed: Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (fm.gov.om) & Royal Oman Police eVisa (evisa.rop.gov.om) · reviewed 2026-06-13 · Official destination source ↗ This source supports destination-level context; it does not verify every passport row on this page.

Methodology

A mapped source supports destination-level context, not every passport row shown on this page. Each row needs its own governing evidence before it can be called verified.

Sources: Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (fm.gov.om) & Royal Oman Police eVisa (evisa.rop.gov.om) Destination source ↗
Last reviewed: 2026-06-13
Author: William W.
Reviewer: William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.

Oman is a lesser-known Gulf jewel famous for dramatic fjords, mountain scenery, and Bedouin culture. Travelers venture inland from coastal Muscat to explore wadis, hike dramatic cliffs, and experience traditional hospitality in one of the Middle East's more pristine and less crowded destinations.

Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the primary hub on the capital's outskirts. Immigration procedures are straightforward and rarely congested; the airport is modern and well-organized, with clear directions to ground transport and onward connections.

Official-source travel notes

Oman entry notes: 14-day visa exemption and Royal Oman Police eVisa

Oman now routes most visitor visa checks through a 14-day visa exemption list or the Royal Oman Police eVisa system. The exemption is useful, but it comes with practical conditions that matter at check-in.

Many passports are covered by Oman's 14-day visa exemption; second-list countries may need residence or a valid visa from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Schengen, Japan, or eligible GCC residence.
Travelers using the exemption should be ready to show a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance, and sufficient funds.
If your passport is not covered by the exemption, use the Royal Oman Police eVisa website to check the correct tourist visit visa route before travel.

Oman Foreign Ministry entry visas ↗ Royal Oman Police eVisa ↗

Is Oman visa-free for tourists?

For many passports, Oman offers a 14-day visa exemption. Travelers outside that facility should check the Royal Oman Police eVisa route.

Can the 14-day Oman exemption be extended?

The Oman Foreign Ministry describes the 14-day exemption as not extendable or transferable to residence status.

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.

Listed as visa-free — January 2025 matrix 41 passports

Listed as visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA — January 2025 matrix 9 passports

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