Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · OmanPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Oman
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Oman, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Oman lets 83 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Oman passports get “eVisa” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Oman
Open to South Africa passports near Oman
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaOman- Typical duration
- 10.5 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- MCT · SLL · DQM
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 10.9 hours
Qatar · 11.1 hours
Türkiye · 15.8 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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.
Oman
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
South Africa · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Oman?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Oman typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Oman mission.
What about a Oman passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Oman as a visitor?
eVisa：Often 14–30 days。Apply on the ROP eVisa portal with itinerary and insurance.