United Kingdom
Oman
Oman visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Oman issues British 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 the United Kingdom
OmanUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Oman
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 the United Kingdom 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).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Oman
British citizens may stay in Oman for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Oman.
How British citizens apply
British 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 British citizens
The United Arab Emirates admits British citizens visa-free. Yemen requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Omani citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Omani citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Oman?
Oman issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can British citizens stay in Oman?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Omani citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Oman visa-free?
No; British 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.