Oman Visa Rules for United Arab Emirates

It depends on where you are going. Hatta, opposite Oman's Al Wajajah post, suits trips to Muscat from Dubai. Khatm Al Shikla near Al Ain leads to Buraimi and the interior. Musandam is a separate Omani enclave reached through Ras Al Khaimah. Rules for expats have differed between crossings in the past, so we check your planned route when arranging your Oman visa.

Emirati citizens do not need an Oman visa and can enter with their national ID card, according to Muscat Airport. Family members on other passports are a different case. A foreign wife travelling with her Emirati husband, or a household worker travelling with the family, can use ROP's GCC Citizen Companion Visa, which allows one month. We prepare those applications before the trip.

Some 2026 reports describe border visas for UAE residents in approved professions, but ROP publishes no current list, and practice can change by crossing and nationality. Turning up without a visa can mean a long wait or being turned back. We recommend arranging your Oman visa before the trip; our team checks whether the GCC resident visa or another route suits your passport.

Your passport should have six months' validity, your UAE residence should be valid, and every passenger needs their own approved Oman visa unless their passport is exempt. UAE car insurance usually does not cover Oman, so arrange Oman cover before the border, and carry the car registration and the owner's permission if it is not your car. We review the visa documents for everyone in the car.