Oman Visa for Indians
The two Oman routes for Indian passports - 14 days visa-free if you hold a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa, or the Royal Oman Police e-visa at OMR 5 for 10 days and OMR 20 for 30 days.
Indian passport holders have two ways into Oman. If you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or a Schengen state - or GCC residency in an approved profession - you enter visa-free for 14 days under the rule formalised in August 2026, with travel insurance, a hotel booking and a return ticket required. Everyone else applies for the Royal Oman Police e-visa at evisa.rop.gov.om - OMR 5 (about USD 13) for 10 days or OMR 20 (about USD 52) for 30 days - approved in 1 to 3 business days.
Oman quietly became one of the easier Gulf entries for Indians in 2026: a new Royal Oman Police decision that took effect in August grants 14 days visa-free to travellers holding a valid Western visa, and the regular e-visa remains cheap and fast for everyone else.
This page covers both routes and the small print each carries. The official application portal is evisa.rop.gov.om - Royal Oman Police - and it is the place to verify current terms before you book.
Oman Visa Requirements, Fees & Processing Time
The essentials for Indian citizens:
- Route 1 - visa-free, 14 days: for Indians holding a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or a Schengen state, or GCC residency in an approved profession. Formalised in August 2026. Non-extendable, and travel insurance, hotel booking and a return ticket are mandatory
- Route 2 - e-visa: OMR 5 (about USD 13) for a 10-day visit, or OMR 20 (about USD 52) for 30 days, single entry, extendable once - applied for on evisa.rop.gov.om
- Processing: e-visa approvals typically take 1 to 3 business days
- Hotel booking is required for unsponsored e-visa applications
- Passport: at least six months' validity
Which route are you on?
Visa-free if your passport already carries a valid visa or residence permit from the qualifying countries, or you hold GCC residency in an approved profession. Fourteen days, no fee, no application - but carry the qualifying document, insurance, hotel confirmation and return ticket, because each can be checked. It cannot be extended or converted, so trips longer than two weeks need the e-visa instead.
The e-visa for everyone else - and for anyone staying beyond 14 days. Apply on the Royal Oman Police portal: the 10-day visa at OMR 5 suits a short Muscat hop, the 30-day at OMR 20 covers a fuller loop and can be extended once.
How to apply, step by step
- Check the visa-free route first - a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa in your passport may mean no application at all for stays up to 14 days.
- Otherwise register on evisa.rop.gov.om and choose the 10-day or 30-day unsponsored tourist visa.
- Upload the documents - passport data page, photo, hotel booking, return flight.
- Pay OMR 5 or OMR 20 online and wait 1 to 3 business days for the approval email.
- Carry the approval (or the qualifying visa on the visa-free route) with insurance, hotel and ticket confirmations.
- Extending? The 30-day e-visa can be extended once in Oman; the 14-day visa-free stay cannot.
Documents you need
- Passport valid at least six months, with blank pages
- Recent white-background photo (e-visa upload)
- Confirmed hotel booking and return or onward ticket
- Travel insurance covering the stay (mandatory on the visa-free route, sensible on both)
- The qualifying visa or residence permit, still valid, if entering visa-free
The short version
Oman for Indians in one line: 14 days free if a valid Western visa already sits in your passport - insurance, hotel and ticket in hand - otherwise a quick Royal Oman Police e-visa at OMR 5 for 10 days or OMR 20 for 30, approved inside three business days. Verify the current rules on evisa.rop.gov.om before booking, and plan the Muscat-to-wadis route in Tripmojo.
Rules change - double-check your exact passport and travel dates with the visa checker, then plan the rest of the trip in Tripmojo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Oman?
Not always - Indians holding a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa or residence permit (or qualifying GCC residency) enter visa-free for up to 14 days. Everyone else applies for the e-visa on evisa.rop.gov.om.
How much does the Oman visa cost for Indians?
OMR 5 (about USD 13) for the 10-day e-visa, OMR 20 (about USD 52) for 30 days. The 14-day visa-free entry costs nothing but requires mandatory travel insurance, a hotel booking and a return ticket.
How long does the Oman e-visa take for Indians?
Typically 1 to 3 business days after applying on the Royal Oman Police portal. Apply about a week before travel to keep a buffer.
Can Indians extend their stay in Oman?
The 30-day e-visa can be extended once from within Oman. The 14-day visa-free entry cannot be extended or converted - plan longer trips on the e-visa from the start.
What changed for Oman visas in 2026?
A Royal Oman Police decision effective August 2026 formalised 14-day visa-free entry - unconditional for 100+ nationalities, and conditional for Indians via a valid visa or residence permit from the qualifying countries, with insurance and hotel booking made mandatory.
Written and fact-checked by Tripmojo’s editorial team. Drafted with AI assistance, then reviewed by a human before publishing. Visa rules change - always confirm with the official source before you book.
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