Entry/Exit Requirements

For complete visa information, visit the Embassy of Oman’s website or call the embassy of Oman in Washington, D.C. at (202) 387-1980.

You need a visa to enter Oman, with at least six months’ validity remaining on your passport.

Request tourist or business visas at Omani embassies or consulates or ask for a 10-day or 30-day visa by presenting your U.S. passport at all points of entry, except the Mazoonah and Sarfait land crossings at the Oman-Yemen border.

Omani immigration officials determine the length of the visa, depending on your travel purpose. They will only issue a limited number of 10-day or 30-day visas. We strongly recommend that you have proof of adequate funds and an onward/return ticket.

Be sure your passports and visas are in order prior to entering Oman. Penalties for immigration violations can include fines and/or imprisonment.

Oman does not recognize dual nationality. If you have Omani/U.S. dual nationality, Omani authorities may confiscate your U.S. passport. If this happens, contact the U.S. Embassy in Muscat. The seizure does not constitute loss of U.S. citizenship.

Children of Omani fathers automatically acquire Omani citizenship at birth and must enter and exit Oman on their Omani passports. Omani/U.S. citizens are subject to all Omani laws, including those imposing special obligations on citizens of Oman.

See our website for information on dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction.

Yellow fever vaccinations are required if you are coming from a country with yellow fever outbreaks.

HIV/AIDS entry restrictions apply for visitors and foreign residents. Oman requires HIV/AIDS testing upon arrival if you are on work or immigrant visas; they do not accept U.S. HIV/AIDS tests. Please verify the information with the Embassy of Oman in the U.S. before you travel.

Expect considerable delays if your U.S. passport is lost or stolen. According to Omani law, you must report the loss or theft to the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and try to recover the passport by placing an advertisement in local newspapers before receiving a new passport. For detailed information, check the ROP website.

Oman prohibits pornographic materials and firearms.

Non-Muslim travelers can bring up to two bottles of alcohol bought from a duty-free shop into the country; Muslim travelers cannot bring in any alcohol.

See our customs Information page for information on customs regulations.