South Africa
Oman
Oman visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Oman issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Oman visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 14 days visa-free; 10 or 30 days on a Tourist Visit Visa; up to 30 days per visit on the 1-year multiple-entry visa
- Fee
- OMR 20
Oman’s tourist visa costs OMR 20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.rop.gov.om. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14 days visa-free; 10 or 30 days on a Tourist Visit Visa; up to 30 days per visit on the 1-year multiple-entry visa.
Omani citizens travelling to South Africa
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Travel advice for Oman
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 South Africa to Oman, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Oman at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Oman (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Oman (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Oman
South African citizens may stay in Oman for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Oman.
How South African citizens apply
South African citizens receive the visa for Oman at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Oman’s neighbours for South African citizens
Yemen requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Omani citizens travelling to South Africa
Omani citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Oman?
Oman issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can South African citizens stay in Oman?
South African citizens can stay in Oman for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Oman tourist visa cost?
Oman’s official sources give a standard fee of OMR 20 for the tourist visa.
Do Omani citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Omani citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Oman visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa on arrival in Oman.
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.