What has changed?
Lt. Gen. Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, issued a decision, with the approval of the Ministry of Finance, amending the Executive Regulations of the Foreign Residence Law: a new paragraph in Article 10 creates a free 14-day tourist visa, and a new entry was added to the schedule of entry visa fees in Article 29. 1
The decision was published in Official Gazette No. 1659 on 2 August 2026 and took effect the day after publication, according to Oman's Foreign Ministry. 1
Who can get it?
The new visa is granted to nationals of countries designated by the competent authority, on request and under conditions it sets. The Foreign Ministry's report does not list these countries. 1
How is it different from visa-free entry?
This category is separate from the existing exemption: according to Visit Oman, citizens of 103 countries can enter Oman without first obtaining a tourist visa and stay for up to 14 days. Visitors from GCC countries do not need a visa either. 3
What are the requirements and fees?
Visit Oman requires a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Oman. 3
Other nationalities need an eVisa: a passport valid for six months from the date of entry and two digital passport-size photos are required, and you must apply at least four days before travelling. Fees range from €12 to €120 ($15 to $145) depending on nationality and the number of entries. 3
How do you apply?
Visa applications go through the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal (evisa.rop.gov.om), according to Visit Oman. 3
The portal starts with an eligibility wizard for unsponsored visas: you select your nationality as shown in your passport, then say whether you live in a GCC country, and it shows the visa types available to you. 2
The Royal Oman Police notes that holding a valid entry visa does not necessarily mean you will be allowed to enter the Sultanate. 4
What if you want to stay longer?
The decision allows holders of the free visa to replace it before it expires with any other tourist visa category, subject to the applicable requirements and fees. 1