Oman entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Smartraveller): Read the official text below
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Oman travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 2 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
Whether Australians need a visa for Oman and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Australians need a visa for Oman?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The first official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas and border measures”:
Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.
Visas
Australian citizens visiting Oman for up to 14 days for the purpose of tourism may be eligible for a free-of-charge entry visa. This is subject to the following conditions/requirements:
- evidence of your confirmed accommodation booking
- evidence of health insurance to cover your stay
- evidence of your return ticket
- your passport is valid for more than six months
The Omani 14-day free entry visa may not be extendable. You'll need to leave Oman before the end of 14 days to avoid visa violation penalties. See Royal Oman Police for up-to-date information.
If you're staying in Oman for more than 14 days, you'll need to get a valid visa, and fees will apply. Oman is issuing visas on arrival and accepting applications for work and tourist visas. Please check the requirements with Royal Oman Police.
You'll need travel insurance for the duration of your stay.
If you need to renew your Omani visa while in Oman, apply for a visa extension through the Royal Oman Police website. Penalties may apply if you overstay your visa.
Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman for the latest details.
Entry to Oman
You need a valid visa to enter Oman if you're planning to stay for more than 14 days. Visit visas are available on arrival at the airport. However, it's recommended you apply for a visa before you travel. You can apply for an e-visa through the Royal Oman Police portal. When applying for a visa, make sure you choose the right type of visa. The type of visa you need will depend on your country of residence and the purpose of your travel. Visit the Royal Oman Police portal or contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman for advice.
Your airline may have rules in addition to those set out by the Omani authorities.
Visit the Oman Airports portal for information on Security and Customs requirements.
Also in the official “Travel” section:
Departing Oman
Borders can open and close and entry and exit requirements can change without notice, especially during a conflict. Confirm requirements with local authorities.
Check the latest information from local authorities on entry requirements and border arrangements. Plan for possible delays at border crossings. Make sure you have all documentation, and enough food, water and medication.
Omani authorities may not allow you to enter Oman from Yemen without prior approval. Crossing the border into Yemen can be dangerous due to the threat of armed conflict and violence. If you decide, against our advice, to travel to border areas, be alert to possible threats. If you decide to cross the border from either Oman or Yemen, prior approval may be required. For advice, visit the Royal Oman Police portal or contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman.
Other formalities
If your passport contains evidence of entry to Israel, or another country's border crossing points with Israel, authorities will deny you entry to Oman.
Yellow fever vaccination
You need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Oman if you're arriving from a country where it's a risk.
More information:
- Countries with a risk of yellow fever (PDF)
Travel with children
In some cases, children with an Omani father need their father's permission to leave Oman.
Check with the Royal Oman Police and the airlines whether the father's permission is require to travel.
More information:
- Embassy or Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Oman travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 2 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
How long must my Australian passport be valid for Oman?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Passport”:
Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.
If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.
The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.
Oman may require a minimum validity of 6 months on passports to be able to renew your Omani Residence Permit.
Authorities may not allow you to exit or enter Oman if you're travelling on an emergency passport. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman for advice.
Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier
Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender. If your passport has an 'X' in the sex field, we can’t guarantee your entry or transit to other countries. Ask the embassy or consulate of your destinations if they’ll accept your passport with an 'X' gender marker. Check all transit destinations too.
More information:
- LGBTQIA+ travellers
If your passport shows 'X' in the gender field, Omani authorities may refuse you entry. 'X' refers to those who are indeterminate, intersex or unspecified sex. Contact the Royal Oman Police or contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Oman before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.
More information:
- LGBTQIA+ travellers
The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Oman travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 2 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Oman (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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