Visa Requirements for Omani Citizens

Omani citizens can visit 88 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait) require only a national ID card. Popular visa-free destinations include Malaysia (90 days), Singapore (30 days), South Korea (90 days), Turkey (90 days), Albania (90 days), Russia (14 days), Georgia (1 year), Serbia (30 days), and Thailand (visa-on-arrival for 15 days). China recently added visa-free access for Omani citizens for stays up to 30 days.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately OMR 71) for Omani applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Muscat. Additional fees may apply for visa issuance depending on your nationality's reciprocity schedule.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately OMR 62) for Omani citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around OMR 20. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Omani applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (June to August and December), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately OMR 31) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries.

Standard visa requirements for Omani citizens include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), and cover letter explaining travel purpose. Some countries also require proof of property ownership or family ties to Oman.

The UK visa approval rate for Omani applicants is approximately 85% to 90% based on recent data. Oman has historically maintained strong approval rates due to the country's economic stability and low overstay rates. Approval rates are higher for applicants with clear travel history, strong financial documentation, and ties to Oman.

Yes, Omani citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand for stays up to 15 days. The visa-on-arrival fee is THB 2,000 (approximately OMR 22). Requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return ticket within 15 days, proof of accommodation, and evidence of funds (THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family).

Omani applicants generally experience lower rejection rates compared to many nationalities due to Oman's economic stability. However, Schengen visas from certain countries like France and Italy may have rejection rates around 10% to 15%. Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, and incomplete applications. The US has a rejection rate of approximately 15% to 20% for Omani B1/B2 visa applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income, include salary certificates and employment letters on company letterhead, show property ownership or other assets in Oman, document previous international travel stamps (especially to GCC, Europe, or US), provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, and ensure all documents are properly attested by the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs where required.