Oman
United States
United States visa for Omani citizens
Entry requirement
Omani citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at om.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Oman
- Embassy of the United States in Muscat
شارع جامعة الدول العربية 32, 111 Muscat
The United States has 1 mission in Oman, with its embassy in Muscat.
US visas issued to citizens of Oman
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,375 | 2,040 |
| Student (F, M) | 244 | 254 |
| Exchange (J) | 44 | 41 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 41 | 64 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 171 | 193 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 713 | 703 |
| Total | 3,588 | 3,295 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 4.5% | 3.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,295 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Oman, the 122nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 62%, diplomatic and official visas 21% and student visas 8%. That is 8% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,588).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Oman received 1,226, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 3.1% for citizens of Oman in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 4.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Oman anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Oman.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Oman
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Before travelling from Oman to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Omani citizens can stay in the United States
How long Omani citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Omani citizens apply
In Oman, applications go to the US embassy in Muscat, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Omani citizens
Canada and Mexico require Omani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Oman
US citizens receive their visa for Oman at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Omani citizens need a visa for the United States?
Omani citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Oman?
The US embassy in Oman is in Muscat.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Oman?
US citizens receive their visa for Oman at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Omani citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Omani citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.