If you're planning a trip to Oman, the first thing you'll want to know is the actual Oman visa fees — not a vague range, but the real cost by visa type. Oman's visit visa (sometimes called a tourist visa or visitor visa) is priced by how long you plan to stay and whether you need a single entry, and every option is processed as an e-visa, so there's no embassy visit required.
Here is the current, up-to-date pricing:
| Visa Type | Stay Validity | Visa Validity | Processing Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Day Short Visit Visa | 10 days | 30 days | 1–2 days | $60 |
| 30-Day Single-Entry Visit Visa | 30 days | 30 days | 1–2 days | $95 |
| 30-Day Visa Extension (add-on) | +30 days | 30 days | 1–2 days | $300 |
All prices are in US dollars and paid online by card at the time of application — you don't need to source Omani rial in advance just to pay a visa fee.
Why the Price Varies
The price difference between the 10-day and 30-day visas isn't arbitrary — it reflects the length of stay you're authorized for in Oman, not how "premium" the visa is. If you know you only need a short stopover or a long weekend, the $60 10-day option is the more economical choice. If you're planning a proper holiday, road trip, or an extended family visit, the $95 30-day single-entry visa gives you five times the stay for roughly 60% more cost, making it the better value for most travelers.
What's Included in the Oman Visa Fees
The Oman visa fees covers:
- Government processing and approval of your e-visa
- A single entry into Oman within the visa's validity window
- Electronic delivery of your approved visa by email (PDF)
It does not include:
- Travel insurance
- Flights or accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Any extension fee, which is priced and paid separately if you decide to stay longer
How the Online Application Works
- Visit the website Omanievisa.com
- Select your visa type based on intended length of stay.
- Fill in your details as they appear on your passport.
- Upload a passport scan and photo.
- Pay the visa fee online by debit or credit card.
- Receive your approved e-visa by email, typically within 1–2 working days.
There's no in-person interview and no need to submit physical documents by post. Keep a digital and printed copy of your approved visa for check-in and immigration.
Documents You'll Need
- Passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with a blank page
- A recent passport-style photo on a plain background
- Confirmed return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Oman
- A valid email address for visa delivery
Is the Visit Visa the Same as a Tourist Visa?
Yes — "visit visa," "visitor visa," and "tourist visa" are used interchangeably for the same product in Oman's e-visa system. They all refer to the short-stay visa described above, as opposed to work, residence, or investor visas, which follow entirely different application routes and pricing structures.
Visiting Visa Rate for Multiple Entries
The pricing above covers single-entry visas, which suit the vast majority of visitors making one trip in and out of Oman. If your travel plans require leaving and re-entering Oman multiple times within a short window — for example, a business trip that includes a side trip to a neighboring country — a multiple-entry visa is a separate product with its own rate. It's worth applying for the correct entry type from the outset, since converting a single-entry visa into a multiple-entry one after approval isn't possible; you would need to apply for a new visa instead.
Extending Your Visit Visa
If you decide you'd like to stay in Oman longer than your original visa allows, a 30-day extension is available for $300, provided you apply while your current visa is still valid. Extension rules, exact timing windows, and the step-by-step process are covered in full in our dedicated guide on Oman visa extensions — that page also answers how many times a visit visa can typically be extended, which depends on visa type and current immigration policy.
Comparing Cost by Length of Stay
A simple way to think about value is cost per day of authorized stay:
- 10-day visa at $60 → $6 per day
- 30-day visa at $95 → roughly $3.17 per day
This is why most travelers planning more than a two-week trip choose the 30-day option even if they don't need the full month — it's cheaper per day and gives you flexibility if your plans shift slightly once you're already in the country. It's also worth thinking about the cost of the extension add-on relative to simply applying for the 30-day visa in the first place: at $300, extending is considerably more expensive per additional day than the original visa, so if there's any realistic chance you'll want more than 30 days, it's worth planning your trip length before you apply rather than relying on the extension as your default plan.
How Visa Pricing Compares Across the Region
Travelers researching Gulf destinations sometimes compare Oman visa fees to neighboring countries like the UAE or Qatar. While each country sets its own fees and none of these visas are interchangeable, Oman's e-visa pricing is broadly in line with regional norms for short tourist stays, and the fully digital process (no embassy visits, no courier steps) is now standard across most Gulf destinations. If your itinerary spans more than one Gulf country, budget for each visa separately, since paying for an Oman visa does not reduce or replace the cost of a visa for another country on the same trip.
Does the Price Differ by Nationality?
For most passport holders, the visit visa pricing structure above applies uniformly. However, a few groups have different rules:
- GCC country residents (non-GCC nationals legally residing in a GCC country) may be eligible for a specific e-visa route with its own conditions — see our guide on the Oman e-visa for GCC residents for full details.
- Citizens of countries with visa-exemption agreements with Oman may not need to pay for or apply for this visa type at all.
- Specific nationality guides, for example our Oman visa for Nigerian citizens and Oman visa for Indian citizens pages, confirm exact pricing and requirements for those passport holders, including any nationality-specific document requirements.
Budgeting Beyond the Visa Fee
Oman visa fees is just one line item in your overall trip budget. When planning costs, also factor in:
- Travel insurance, which typically costs a small fraction of your total trip budget but protects against much larger unplanned expenses
- Airport transfers and local transport, since Oman's public transport network is limited outside Muscat, making car rental or taxis the practical option for most visitors
- Accommodation, which varies widely from budget guesthouses to luxury resorts
- Activity and entry fees for attractions such as forts, wadis, and desert excursions
None of these are part of the Oman visa fees itself, but planning for them alongside your visa application helps avoid budget surprises once you've already committed to your trip.
Visit Visa Price vs. Other Oman Visa Categories
It helps to understand where the visit visa sits relative to Oman's other visa categories, since travelers sometimes assume all Oman visas are priced similarly. Work visas, sponsored by an Omani employer, involve a different fee structure entirely and are not something an individual applies for or pays independently — the sponsoring company typically manages that cost. Residence and investor visas, aimed at longer-term stays tied to property or business investment, also sit outside the visit visa pricing described on this page and involve a substantially different application process. If your goal is tourism, a family visit, or short business travel, the visit visa pricing above is the only relevant figure — there's no need to research employment or residence visa costs unless your travel purpose changes.
What If You Made a Mistake After Paying?
If you notice an error in your application shortly after submitting — a mistyped passport number or a wrong date, for example — contact support as soon as possible rather than waiting to see if it gets caught during processing. Minor corrections are sometimes possible before final approval is issued, but once a visa has been fully approved and issued, changes typically require submitting a fresh application and fee rather than an in-place edit. This is another reason it pays to review every field carefully before clicking submit.
How Payment Security Works
Visa fee payments are processed through a secure, encrypted checkout, the same standard used for any legitimate online payment. You should never be asked to send payment via bank transfer to a personal account, cryptocurrency, or any channel outside the official checkout — if you encounter this while researching visa services online, treat it as a red flag for a scam rather than a legitimate visa provider.
Planning Your Trip Length Around the Price
Because the 30-day visa is only marginally more expensive than the 10-day option per trip (though clearly more per authorized day if you don't use the full month), most travelers are better served thinking in terms of "what's the longest trip I might realistically want" rather than "what's the shortest visa I can get away with." A slightly longer visa gives you buffer for flight changes, an extra few days added on a whim, or simply not having to watch the calendar closely during your trip — and it avoids the much steeper $300 cost of extending later if your 10-day visa turns out to be too short.
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