Oman Tourist e-Visafor 🇦🇫 Afghan citizens travelling to 🇴🇲 Oman
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a Oman Tourist e-Visa before travelling to Oman. You must submit a formal application at the Oman embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents5
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
- ✓Hotel booking confirmation or accommodation proof
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background, JPEG format)
- ✓Return or onward flight booking confirmation
- ✓Credit or debit card for online payment
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Oman Tourist e-Visa, book an appointment at the nearest Oman embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 1 days. The government fee is OMR 20.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Proof of sufficient funds
Conditional — may be requested at port of entry (if applicable)
- ○Travel insurance covering Oman stay
Conditional — recommended for all visitors (if applicable)
🌐Why Afghan passport holders need a visa for Oman
Afghan citizens require a visa to enter Oman based on the current immigration requirements set by Oman's government. Afghan passport holders must apply through the Oman embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Oman Tourist e-Visa Applications Are Refused6
- !Name, date-of-birth or passport-number mismatch between the e-Visa application, the passport and the photo.
- !Passport with less than 6 months validity or an unclear / non-compliant passport scan.
- !Photograph not meeting the Royal Oman Police specifications.
- !No confirmed hotel booking or return/onward ticket evidencing a genuine short visit.
- !Insufficient proof of funds, or an unclear travel purpose.
- !Prior overstay, fines or an entry ban from a previous Oman or GCC visit.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal