Oman Tourist e-Visafor 🇸🇦 Saudi citizens travelling to 🇴🇲 Oman
Saudi citizens can obtain a Oman Tourist e-Visa on arrival at Oman's international airports and designated ports of entry. No advance visa application is required — pay the visa fee at the immigration counter and present your travel documents. You may stay up to 30 days per entry.
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 obtain your Oman Tourist e-Visa, proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the Oman port of entry upon landing. Ensure you have the required documents listed above and the visa fee ready — cash is often preferred. Processing is usually completed within 15–30 minutes. Your passport will be stamped with permission to stay for up to 30 days. 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 Saudi passport holders need a visa for Oman
Saudi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Oman because Oman extends this facility to Saudi citizens as part of its immigration policy. This arrangement allows Saudi travellers to arrive without a pre-arranged visa, completing the entry process at the port of entry.
⚠️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