From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Check the eligible unsponsored or sponsored tourist visa category on the Royal Oman Police portal before submitting.
Submit through the official channel
Use Oman tourist eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Practical tips for Oman
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Apply at least four days ahead
The Royal Oman Police recommends applying at least four days before arrival because processing time varies by case.
Oman at a glance
- Capital
- Muscat
- Currency
- OMR
- Calling code
- +968
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Afghanistan need a visa for Oman?
For tourism in Oman, travelers using an ordinary passport from Afghanistan should arrange an eVisa before travel. Check the eligible unsponsored or sponsored tourist visa category on the Royal Oman Police portal before submitting.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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