Oman Tourist Visa Complete Guide Fee Required Document and How To Apply in 2026

Planning a trip to the Sultanate of Oman? Getting your Oman tourist visa sorted before you fly is the single most important step in your trip planning — and it’s also where most travellers get stuck. Between visa types, fees in Omani Rials, and processing times, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) eVisa system can feel confusing on a first read.

This guide breaks down exactly what you need: visa types, fees, documents, processing time, and how to avoid the overstay fines that catch out unprepared visitors. Whether you’re an Indian traveler, a GCC resident, or coming from elsewhere, you’ll find the specific numbers and steps you need below.

The Oman tourist visa (also called the tourist visit visa) is an electronic travel permit issued by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) that allows eligible foreign nationals to enter Oman for leisure, sightseeing, or family visits. Since 2018, almost all tourist visa categories are processed entirely online through the ROP eVisa Portal, removing the need to visit an embassy in most cases.

Oman does not generally offer a true visa on arrival counter for most nationalities at the airport — instead, the system works as an eVisa you apply for and receive by email before you travel. The one exception is a 14-day visa-free entry available to citizens from over 100 countries, plus a separate concession for holders of valid US, UK, Schengen, Canadian, Australian, or Japanese visas.

The eVisa system offers several tourist-visa subtypes depending on how long you want to stay and how many times you plan to enter:

There is also a long-discussed GCC Unified Tourist Visa (“Schengen-style” single visa for all six Gulf states), but as of this writing it remains in pilot and policy stages rather than being available for general tourist applications — always check the official portals before assuming it applies to your trip.

Eligibility depends entirely on your nationality and existing travel documents:

Real-life example: An Indian national traveling on a regular tourist trip cannot use the 14-day visa-free route unless they hold a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, or Schengen visa — otherwise, they must apply for the standard Oman tourist visa for Indian travelers (the 10-day or 30-day eVisa) before departure, since Oman does not offer visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders.

Keep these ready before you start your application:

Applying for your Oman tourist visa online takes about 15–20 minutes if you have your documents ready:

Fees are charged in Omani Rial (OMR) and paid online at the time of application:

Visa Type	Fee (OMR)	Stay
Single-entry tourist visa (10 days)	OMR 5	Up to 10 days
Single-entry tourist visa (30 days)	OMR 20	Up to 30 days
Multiple-entry tourist visa (1 year)	OMR 50	Up to 30 days per visit
GCC Resident Visa	OMR 10	Up to 28 days
Transit visa	OMR 5	Up to 72 hours

These are official ROP eVisa government fees. If you apply through a third-party travel agent or visa facilitator, expect to pay a service charge on top of the government fee — always verify the current rate on the ROP eVisa Portal before paying, since fees are reviewed periodically.

For an Oman tourist visa price for Indian travelers specifically, the cost structure is identical to the general fee table above, since fees are set by visa type rather than by nationality for most categories — the main exception being the discounted GCC Resident Visa.

Most Oman eVisa applications are processed within 3–5 working days, excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and Omani public holidays. Some straightforward applications clear in as little as 1–3 working days. Processing can take longer if:

Tip: Apply at least one week before your travel date to leave buffer time in case of delays or the need to reapply.

You can verify your application’s progress anytime through the ROP eVisa Portal:

This online Oman visa check by passport number feature is also how airline staff and immigration officers verify the authenticity of your visa before boarding and on arrival.

If you need more time in Oman beyond your visa’s validity:

Tourist visit visas don’t usually require formal cancellation since they expire automatically. However, if you hold a sponsored visa and your plans change, your sponsor may need to formally cancel it through the ROP system or a Sanad Service Centre to avoid future complications, such as records showing an “active” visa after you’ve already left.

This is one of the most important sections to read carefully before you travel.

Important: Always check your exact entry and exit dates against your visa validity. A visa that says “valid for 3 months from issue” is different from “stay permitted for 30 days” — the first is your application window, the second is your maximum stay once you arrive.

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The eVisa itself is valid nationwide and isn’t tied to a specific city, but entry points matter:

Getting your Oman tourist visa right comes down to four things: picking the correct visa type for your trip length, gathering clean and accurate documents, applying with enough lead time, and keeping a close eye on your visa’s expiry date once you land. Whether you need the 10-day single-entry visa, the standard 30-day tourist visa, or a 1-year multiple-entry visa for repeat visits, the process runs almost entirely through the official ROP eVisa system.

With the right paperwork and a little planning, your Oman tourist visa process should be smooth and stress-free. Start your application today on the ROP eVisa Portal, and double-check your details against your passport before you submit — that one habit prevents most of the delays travelers run into.