Oman on the Arab peninsula is endowed with spectacular mountains, desert, river valleys and a pristine coast along with a rich Bedouin heritage. If you are planning a holiday to the Sultanate, here are some pointers to obtain an Oman visa
Documents Required for Oman visa
The Oman visa process is minimal and you can get a visa in 10 to 12 days. Here is a list of documents that you will need to apply online for an Oman visa.
-
A scanned bio-page of your passport page which has all the information about you, along with your photo
-
Minimum of 2 empty sheets in passport
-
Confirmed return air tickets from the country
-
Scanned copy of your passport-size photograph taken against a blue background
-
Your Aadhar card or Voter ID card, and copies of your Aadhar card and Voter ID, just in case
-
Hotel confirmation details with contact number of the hotel
-
A covering letter stating all the details of your visit.
-
If you have family or friend in Oman, you need to submit their passport and visa copies along with a copy of an invitation letter and ID card.
Note - We do not provide Business or Work visa.
Steps for Oman visa Application
- Indian citizens can apply for Oman visa here. Here are the general steps to follow while applying for your visa to Oman.
- Fill in the required application forms correctly, in English, and see that all the necessary documents are in order.
- Gather all the scanned copies for evisa / visa submission
- Pay the visa fee online or at the embassy according to the processing time you want.
Points to remember
- All documents need to be originals and not copies. However, it is advisable to carry a few photocopies with you.
- It typically takes under a week for the visa to be processed after submission.
- Submitting the right original documents and paying visa fees does not guarantee that visa will be granted.
- A visa does not grant entry to Oman, it is still up to the discretion of the officer at the port of entry.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after entry to Oman.
- A tourist visa will allow you to enter the country only once.
- If you an Indian national and have an entry visa to US, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan, or any of the Schengen nations you can get an Oman visa on arrival for a period of 10 days.
Visa Services provided by Musafir
Why choose Musafir for Oman Visa
Musafir.com has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. Our personalised services make your travel experience simple and hassle-free. Here's a quick walk-through of the visa application process.