Quick answer
Most Indians need a visa for Oman. Visa-free entry for 14 days is only for Indians who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen country or Japan, or who live in a GCC country. Others need a tourist visa sponsored by a local sponsor in Oman, or a family visit visa sponsored by a relative living there. All visas are applied for online at evisa.rop.gov.om.
Oman visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | Yes, for most Indians. Visa-free 14 days only with a qualifying foreign visa or residence permit, or GCC residence.1 |
|---|---|
| Qualifying visas/residence for 14 days visa-free | US, Canada, Australia, UK, Schengen countries, Japan, or residence in a GCC country1 |
| eVisa for Indians with a US/UK/Canada/Australia/Japan/Schengen visa | OMR 5 for 10 days, OMR 20 for 30 days, or OMR 50 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa (30 days per stay)2 |
| Other Indian tourists | Tourist visa sponsored by a local sponsor in Oman3 |
| Where to apply | Online at evisa.rop.gov.om1 |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months1 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
14-day visa-free entry (conditional)1
- Who can use it
- Indians who hold a residence permit or valid entry visa for the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Schengen countries or Japan, or who are residents of a GCC country
- Stay
- 14 days
- Where to apply
- No visa application needed if eligible
- Good to know
- Cannot be extended or changed to any residence visa. Also needs a return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and enough funds.
Unsponsored tourist eVisa 26N (10 days)24
- Who can use it
- Indians holding a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa for the US, UK, Canada, Australia or Japan
- Stay
- 10 days
- Fee
- OMR 5
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before travel
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.rop.gov.om
Unsponsored tourist eVisa 26M (30 days)24
- Who can use it
- Indians holding a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa for the US, UK, Canada, Australia or Japan
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- OMR 20
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before travel
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.rop.gov.om
- Good to know
- Unsponsored visas must be used within one month of issue.
Multi-entry visit visa 36M (1 year)2
- Who can use it
- Indians holding a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa for the US, UK, Canada, Australia or Japan
- Stay
- 30 days
- Validity
- 1 year
- Entries
- Multiple
- Fee
- OMR 50
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.rop.gov.om
Sponsored tourist visa34
- Who can use it
- Tourists sponsored by a local sponsor in Oman
- Validity
- Must be used within three months of issue
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before travel
- Where to apply
- The Omani sponsor applies on evisa.rop.gov.om
- Good to know
- The eVisa FAQ lists 'sponsored tourist visa' as a visa type.
Family visit visa3
- Who can use it
- Relatives and friends of an Omani citizen, or relatives of a foreign resident in Oman, sponsored by them
- Stay
- 3 months, renewable for up to 1 month
- Where to apply
- The sponsor in Oman applies through the ROP eVisa system
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.14
- For 14-day visa-free entry: return ticket, confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, enough money for your stay, and a qualifying visa or residence permit.1
Applying from Kerala
- Apply online at evisa.rop.gov.om. There is no visa-centre step. Anyone can fill in and submit an eVisa application for someone else, or a travel office can help.14
- If you do not qualify for an unsponsored eVisa, you need a local sponsor in Oman (or a relative living there, for a family visit visa) to apply for a sponsored visa.23
Extending your stay
- The 14-day visa-free stay cannot be extended or changed to a residence visa.1
- The family visit visa can be renewed for up to 1 month.3
What changed recently
- 3 August 2026: A new free 14-day tourist visa took effect, published in the Official Gazette on 2 Aug 2026. It is for nationals of countries the authority designates. The list of countries has not been published.5
How Albah Holidays can help
- We handle Oman visit visa applications from our office in Kozhikode — we tell you the exact documents for your visa type and submit the application.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Oman from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Oman?
Yes, unless you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country. Then you can enter visa-free for 14 days.1
How much is the Oman eVisa for Indians?
With a qualifying US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa: OMR 5 for 10 days, OMR 20 for 30 days, or OMR 50 for a one-year multiple-entry visa.2
I have no US, UK or Schengen visa. How can I visit Oman?
You need a sponsored visa. A local sponsor in Oman, or a relative living there for a family visit visa, applies for you on the ROP eVisa system.23
Can the 14-day visa-free stay be extended?
No. It cannot be extended or changed to a residence visa.1
Is Oman's new free 14-day visa open to Indians?
Not confirmed. It started on 3 Aug 2026, but the list of eligible countries has not been published.5
Official sources
- Entry visas — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman. Page updated 2026-09-22; checked 24 September 2026.
- Visa Eligibility Wizard, Unsponsored Visas (nationality India, not a GCC resident) — Royal Oman Police eVisa. checked 24 September 2026.
- Visa types, Visit Sponsored visas — Royal Oman Police eVisa. checked 24 September 2026.
- Frequently Asked Questions — Royal Oman Police eVisa. checked 24 September 2026.
- Oman introduces free 14-day tourist visa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman. Page updated 2026-08-02; checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.