Muscat Visa for Indians: Oman Entry Rules

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

A bare Indian passport is not visa-free for Muscat. You can use Oman's 14-day visa exemption only if you hold a qualifying visa or residence permit and meet every document condition; otherwise obtain an eVisa before travel.

Visa Requirement

Visa Required

Last verified against official sources: 10 August 2026

Special Condition

Hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, a Schengen country, or Japan; qualifying GCC residents may also be eligible

Requirement: 14-day visa exemption

Eligible Indian travellers may use Oman's conditional 14-day visa exemption. This is not a visa on arrival and cannot be extended or converted.

Key Information

Stay Duration

14 days under the conditional exemption; otherwise use the visa duration granted

Processing Time

No application for the 14-day exemption; other travellers must obtain the appropriate eVisa before departure

Visa Fee

No visa fee for the conditional 14-day exemption; eVisa fees depend on the visa type shown by the ROP portal

Popular With

Road trippers and desert explorers

Key Requirements

Passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date
Return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Health insurance valid for the stay
Sufficient funds for the stay
A valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, a Schengen country, or Japan; or eligible GCC residence and profession

Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Check whether your supporting visa, residence permit, or GCC residence and profession meet the official exemption rule
2
Keep the qualifying document, six-month-valid passport, return ticket, confirmed hotel, insurance, and funds ready for airline and border checks
3
If you do not qualify, use the Royal Oman Police eVisa eligibility tool before booking
4
Apply for the visa type offered by the official portal and travel only after approval

Documents Required

Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Health insurance
Proof of sufficient funds
Qualifying visa or residence permit, or eligible GCC residence evidence
Approved eVisa if the exemption does not apply

Pro Tips

Check the supporting document's validity before buying a non-refundable ticket
Perfect for short trips - explore Muscat, Nizwa, Wahiba Sands
Oman is beautiful, safe, and less crowded than Dubai
Very affordable compared to UAE
Wadis (desert valleys) and forts are must-visit
Rent a car and do road trip - Oman is road-trip friendly
Omani hospitality is legendary - warm welcome for Indian tourists

Important Notes

• India is in Oman's second exemption group, so a bare Indian passport does not qualify
• The 14-day facility is a conditional visa exemption, not visa on arrival
• The exemption cannot be extended or converted to a residence visa
• Spouses and children can benefit when accompanying an eligible traveller under the official rule
• Travellers who do not meet every exemption condition must obtain an appropriate visa through the Royal Oman Police portal

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Best Time to Apply

Verify the exemption before booking; otherwise apply through the ROP portal before travel

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