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* Price shown is for a 90 day trip to Oman with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years
Oman is a land of natural beauty, offering breathtaking coastlines, majestic mountains, and serene deserts. Oman is an attractive option for travellers who love to explore unique destinations. If you are an avid traveller, you must visit Oman and experience a beautiful blend of culture and modernity. Valid Oman tourist visa is required to visit this country.
Oman offers sponsored as well as unsponsored tourist visas depending on your situation. The Oman tourist visa application process is completely online. Before understanding the process in detail, here are some facts about Oman.
Key Fact | Information |
Country | Oman |
Currency | Omani Rial (OMR) (OMR 1 = INR 217.79) |
Language | Arabic |
Time Zone | Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC +4 |
Popular Tourist Destinations | Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa, Wahiba Sands, Jebel Akhdar |
Visa Processing Time | Processed in a short while. It is recommended to apply at least 4 days before departure. |
The documentation required for an Oman tourist visa depends on the visa type you are applying for. For example, for sponsored visa types, you need to submit the sponsor's documents as well.
According to Oman visa requirements, the following documents are required for a tourist visa to Oman.
Passport | It should be valid for at least 6 months after you enter Oman. |
Photos | Oman tourist visa photo requirements specify that the photos should be: 1. Coloured 2. Taken during the last 6 months. 3. Well lit with a clear background. Make sure your expression is neutral and your full face is visible in the picture. |
Sponsor's Letter | For sponsored visa types, submit a letter from your Omani sponsor. |
Accommodation Booking | Proof of your hotel booking in Oman (required for unsponsored visas) |
Flight tickets | Return flight tickets (required for unsponsored visas). |
Apart from the regular requirements mentioned above, you need to have the following additional documents for respective visa types.
Visa Types | Additional documents required |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26E) | Visa of the main applicant holding a 26A or 26N visa. |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26F) | Visa of the main applicant holding a 26B or 26M visa. |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26M) | Copy of your visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, or the UK. |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26N) | Copy of your visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, or the UK. |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry (36F) | Proof of travelling with a person holding 36B, 36M, or 25A visa types. |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry (36M) | Copy of your visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, or the UK |
Sponsored Family Visit Visa (4-A, B, C, D) | 1. Copy of the residency card of your sponsor in Oman. 2. Proof of your relationship with the sponsor (not required if your name and passport details reveal your relationship with the sponsor) 3. A letter of undertaking by the sponsor mentioning your relationship and their responsibility for your visit. |
Sponsored Tourist Visa (6- A, B) | A typed and stamped letter from your sponsor explaining the purpose of your visit. |
Cruise Ship Passenger Visa (32 A, B, C) | Proof of being a passenger of a cruise ship visiting Oman. Proof of being sponsored by an Omani shipping agent. |
Depending on your situation, you can get a sponsored or unsponsored tourist visa to Oman. Moreover, there are multiple Oman tourist visa types under each category. Here's a summary of various visa types, their description, and validity.
Visa Code | Oman Tourist Visa Types | Description | Maximum Stay Permitted |
26E | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa | Tourist visa for a traveller's dependant spouse and children holding a 26A or 26N visa. | 10 days |
26F | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa | Tourist visa for the dependant spouse and children of a traveller holding a 26B or 26M visa. | 30 days |
26M | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa | Tourist visa for Indians who have a valid visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, and the UK. | 30 days |
26N | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa | Tourist visa for Indians who have a valid visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, and the UK. | 10 days |
36F | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry | Multiple-entry tourist visa for the spouse or children of Indians, when accompanied by such nationals. | 30 days |
36M | Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry | Multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians who have a valid visa to Schengen countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, and the UK. | 30 days |
4-A, B, C, D | Sponsored Family Visit Visa | Visa for Indians who wish to visit family members or friends who are Omani nationals/residents. | 1 week-3 months |
6- A, B | Sponsored Tourist Visa | Visa for Indians travelling to Oman for a tour sponsored by an Omani national. | 10 days 30 days |
32- A, B, C | Cruise Ship Passenger Visa | Visa for Indians travelling to Oman as a passenger on a cruise ship. | 2 days 10 days 30 days |
Complying with Oman tourist visa requirements increases the chances of your visa being approved. Here's a summary of various requirements that you must keep in mind. Indian Passport: Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into Oman.
You can apply for an Oman tourist visa from India electronically using the e-visa portal. Here's the step-wise guide explaining how to apply for an Oman tourist visa.
You must pay Oman tourist visa fees before completing your visa application. Here's a summary of the visa fees applicable to different types of visas.
Visa type | Oman tourist visa fees |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26E) | OMR 5 (INR 1088.98) |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26F) | OMR 20 (INR 4355.93) |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26M) | OMR 20 (INR 4355.93)Â |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa (26N) | OMR 5 (INR 1088.98) |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry (36F) | OMR 50 (INR 10889.84) |
Unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa Multiple-entry (36M) | OMR 50 (INR 10889.84) |
Sponsored Family Visit Visa (4-A, B, C, D) | OMR 20 (INR 4355.93) |
Sponsored Tourist Visa (6- A, B) | OMR 5 (INR 1088.98) |
Cruise Ship Passenger Visa (32 A, B, C) | Free |
Disclaimer: As per conversion rate of (OMR 1 = INR 217.79)
*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations
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* Price shown is for a 90 day trip to Oman with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years