Oman Travel Visa Details for Saudi Arabia Citizens

Saudi iqama holders applying for an Oman tourist visa generally need a passport valid for at least six months, a valid Saudi residence permit, a recent passport-sized photo and their travel details. For the GCC Resident Tourist Visa, your occupation and residence validity also affect eligibility. Oman Airports' published guidance specifies at least three months of remaining GCC residence validity and allows eligible residents to travel from countries other than Saudi Arabia. Our team can help review your passport, iqama and supporting documents and confirm the appropriate visa requirements before you apply.

Yes, Saudi iqama holders can travel to Oman by road through the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) border crossing, which connects Saudi Arabia with Oman's Ramlat Khaylah checkpoint. Before travelling, make sure your passport and iqama are valid and that you have an approved Oman visa unless you're eligible for visa-free entry. You'll also need your driving licence, vehicle registration and car insurance covering Oman. If the vehicle isn't registered in your name, check whether written authorisation is required. Our team can help you review your documents and arrange a suitable Oman visa before your journey, subject to immigration approval.

Saudi citizens don't need a visa to visit Oman because both countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). However, family members or companions travelling on other passports may need separate entry permission. Oman offers a GCC Citizens Companions Visa for eligible foreign spouses, family members and domestic workers travelling with GCC citizens, subject to specific residence and sponsorship conditions. Our team can help you review your family's passports, Saudi residence documents and travel plans, and assist with suitable companion or sponsored tourist visa applications where required.

Saudi expats planning to drive from Riyadh to Muscat should apply for their Oman visa once their travel dates are confirmed, allowing enough time for processing before departure. The Royal Oman Police specifies different entry-validity periods depending on the visa type, so applying too early may also cause problems. For example, an unsponsored tourist visa generally must be used within one month of issuance, while a sponsored tourist visa has a three-month entry-validity period. Our team can help you check the appropriate visa category, review your iqama and passport, and plan your application around your intended border-crossing date.