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Muscat, Aug 3: Oman has introduced a free 14-day tourist visa for citizens of more than 100 countries under new amendments to its entry regulations, aiming to encourage short-term travel and strengthen the country’s tourism sector.
The new policy came into effect following its publication in the Official Gazette under Royal Oman Police Decision No. 109/2026.
Under the revised rules, eligible foreign nationals can enter Oman without paying visa fees and stay for up to 14 days.
Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed hotel reservation, a return or onward air ticket, valid health insurance, and sufficient financial means to cover their stay.
Authorities said the measure is designed to simplify travel procedures, increase tourist arrivals, and support Oman’s efforts to diversify its economy by expanding the tourism industry.
The visa-free facility is intended for tourism purposes only and does not permit employment or long-term residence.
The exemption applies to nationals of designated countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan and most European nations.
However, Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders are not eligible for the visa-free scheme and must continue to obtain the appropriate visa before travelling to Oman.
