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South Africa visa for Omani citizens

e-Visa

Omani citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

South African missions in Oman

South Africa has 1 mission in Oman, with its embassy in Muscat.

South African citizens travelling to Oman

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Oman to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Omani citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Omani citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Omani citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Omani citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for Omani citizens

Botswana admits Omani citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Omani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Oman

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Oman, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Omani citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Omani citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Where is the South African embassy in Oman?

The South African embassy in Oman is in Muscat.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Oman?

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Oman, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Omani citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Omani citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.