Passport Atlas

Entering Oman

Oman playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.

Openness rank

#135

Entry openness

83

Visa free

14

Visa required

0

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Country profile

Capital

Muscat

Population

5.3 million

Area

212,460 km²

Currency

Omani rial OMR

Languages

Arabic

Time zone

UTC+04:00

Foreign-born

2.3 million · 2024

Migrant share

43.2%

Ethnic groups

Arab, Baluchi, South Asian, African

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 9999 · Ambulance 9999

Dialing code

+968

Airports

MCT · SLL · DQM · OHS

Highlights

Bahla Fort
Wahiba Sands
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Oman Passport Visa site Immigration site

How to get a visa

eVisa
Visit / tourism · Often 14–30 days
- Apply on the ROP eVisa portal with itinerary and insurance.

Immigration routes

Work or investor residence
Employer sponsor
Work residence is employer-sponsored.
Leads to PR：Work residence is employer-sponsored.

PR & citizenship

Long-term residence

Time to PR：Depends on the route

Lawful status, clean record, means or a sponsor.

Naturalisation rules vary — check immigration before filing.

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