Oman Visa for UAE Residents – Fast & Easy Processing – 5 Types

Do UAE Residents Need a Visa for Oman?

It depends on your nationality, not on where you live:

• UAE and other GCC citizens (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) enter Oman with a passport or national ID card. No visa is needed.
• Expats with a UAE residence visa need an Oman visa. You can apply online through the Royal Oman Police (ROP) eVisa portal yourself, or through a licensed travel agency.
• Passport holders from Oman's visa-free list (about 100 countries, including the UK, most EU countries and the US) can enter for up to 14 days without a visa, if they carry a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and a return ticket [VERIFY: current country list and conditions on rop.gov.om]. If you hold one of these passports, you may not need to apply at all.

Some reports mention a visa on arrival at Omani airports for UAE residents in approved professions. Rules at land borders differ, and counters can refuse travellers whose profession isn't eligible. Apply online before you travel to avoid surprises.

Oman Visa Types for UAE Residents

There are four practical options for UAE residents. The right one depends on your profession, how long you're staying and how often you travel.

1. GCC Resident Visa (Approved Professions)

This is the cheapest option. It is an unsponsored eVisa for residents of a GCC country whose profession, as printed on their residence permit, appears on Oman's approved list. The list covers many professional roles, such as engineers, doctors, accountants, managers and teachers. Some categories, such as domestic workers and drivers, are excluded [VERIFY: current profession list on evisa.rop.gov.om, as it was reportedly expanded in 2026].

• Stay: about 28 days, single entry [VERIFY: 28 or 30 days]
• Government fee: about OMR 5 [VERIFY]
• Best for: weekend and holiday trips by professionals

2. 30-Day Tourist eVisa

If your profession isn't on the approved list, this is the visa most UAE residents use. It covers tourism and family visits, and it is valid for one entry with a stay of up to 30 days. Dubai Tour Visa applies for it on your behalf as a sponsored tourist visa.

• Stay: up to 30 days, single entry
• Our processing: 1–2 working days, or 4–6 hours with express processing
• Best for: anyone not eligible for the GCC resident visa

3. Multiple-Entry Visa

Valid for one year with multiple entries. It suits UAE residents who drive to Oman often, for example to Musandam, Buraimi or Muscat. Each stay is limited, so check the maximum stay per visit before booking [VERIFY: maximum stay per entry].

4. Business Visa

For meetings, conferences and trade visits. It does not allow you to work in Oman. You may need an invitation from an Omani company [VERIFY: sponsor requirement]. It's available with a 30-day stay, and 1-year multiple-entry options are available for frequent business travellers.

What about "express visas"? Express is a processing speed, not a separate Oman visa. If you're travelling soon, we can process a tourist visa in 4–6 hours for an extra fee.

Oman Visa Fees for UAE Residents (2026)

The table shows what you pay Dubai Tour Visa for each visa. Prices include the Oman government visa fee and our service fee.

Prices checked on 25 October 2026 [VERIFY against the live product page]. They can vary by nationality.

Government fees only: if you apply directly on the ROP eVisa portal, you pay only the government fee. That's about OMR 5 for the GCC resident visa and about OMR 20 for a 30-day tourist visa [VERIFY both on evisa.rop.gov.om]. Our price adds document checks, sponsorship where needed, and WhatsApp support until the visa is issued. Government fees are non-refundable once the application is submitted. See our refund policy.

Documents UAE Residents Need for an Oman Visa

Your photo must have a plain white background. A selfie with a coloured background is the most common reason we have to send an application back. Make sure the name on your passport, visa and Emirates ID match exactly.

How to Apply for an Oman Visa from the UAE

1. Check your profession: look at the job title on your Emirates ID. If you're not sure which visa you qualify for, send it to us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you.
2. Choose your visa: select the stay and entry type on our Oman eVisa page.
3. Upload your documents: passport, UAE residence visa, Emirates ID and photo.
4. Pay online: choose standard or express processing.
5. Receive your eVisa by email: print it, or keep it on your phone, and carry it with your passport and Emirates ID.

Apply at least a week before travel around Eid and UAE National Day, when demand spikes. An approved eVisa allows you to travel, but the immigration officer at the border makes the final entry decision.

Driving from the UAE to Oman: Which Border Can Expats Use?

Most UAE residents drive to Oman. Your eVisa is valid at all official entry points, but not every UAE–Oman land crossing is open to expats. Some are for GCC nationals only.

Before you drive:

• Your car insurance must cover Oman. Ask your insurer for an Oman extension, or buy cover at the border.
• Expect a UAE exit fee of about AED 35 per person at land borders [VERIFY].
• If the car is financed or isn't in your name, carry a no-objection letter from the bank or owner.
• Carry your passport, Emirates ID, eVisa, car registration (mulkiya) and driving licence.

Planning the trip itself? Read our Oman travel guide for routes, Muscat and Musandam highlights, and the best time to visit.

Common Reasons an Oman Visa Is Refused or Delayed

• Profession not on the approved list for the GCC resident visa. The fix is to apply for a tourist eVisa instead.
• UAE residence visa expiring soon, with less than the required validity left.
• Photo problems: a coloured background, a cropped face or a low-resolution image.
• Name mismatch between your passport, Emirates ID and application.
• Previous Oman overstay or immigration case.

Sources

• Royal Oman Police eVisa portal: visa types, fees and approved professions
• Royal Oman Police: visa-free country list and border regulations
• The UAE Government Portal (u.ae): travelling from the UAE by land

Ready to go? Apply for your Oman eVisa online. If you're not sure which visa your profession qualifies for, contact our Dubai team on WhatsApp or by phone at +971-562077000, 10am–10pm, 7 days a week.