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Is Oman Visa Free for Indians, the 14 Day Rule and Who Really Qualifies

Author : Mayuresh M | Published On : 30 Oct 2026

Oman allows more than 100 nationalities to enter visa free for up to 14 days, but Indian passport holders are in a conditional group. Some travel sites say "Indians are visa free", and others say a visa is always needed. Both are partly wrong. The official eVisa portal is the place to confirm your status before you fly.

In this guide
Short answer · The qualifying conditions · The 2026 decision · What the free entry allows · Converting to a longer stay · Who must apply · FAQs

Short answer

Not all Indians are visa free. According to guides and a Wikipedia summary of Oman's policy, an Indian citizen can enter for up to 14 days without a visa if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan or a Schengen country, or a GCC residence permit in an approved profession. Without one of these, you need an eVisa.

The qualifying conditions

  • A valid visa or residence permit from one of the listed countries, valid for the period of your stay

  • A return or onward ticket

  • Accommodation details

  • A passport with enough validity

Check the portal, because the list and wording can change.

What about the 2026 decision

One guide says Royal Oman Police Decision 109 of 2026, effective 3 August 2026, introduced a zero fee 14 day tourist visa, with the qualifying nationalities to be announced later. The same guide says Indians were not on the published list at the time. Another guide describes the free 14 day entry for Indians with a qualifying visa under revised executive regulations. These accounts differ, so rely on the portal.

What the free entry allows

  • A tourist stay of up to 14 days

  • No visa fee, according to some guides, while one says 20 Omani rial applies

  • No application on the eVisa portal, although you should carry proof of your qualifying visa

Can you convert to a longer stay

A guide says holders of the 14 day free entry can convert to a longer tourist visa before it expires, and advises applying through the Royal Oman Police two to three days before expiry. Check the current process before you rely on it.

Who must apply for an eVisa

  • Indians without a qualifying visa or residence permit

  • Anyone who wants to stay longer than 14 days

  • Travellers whose qualifying visa will not be valid for the whole stay

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every Indian is visa free

  • Relying on a qualifying visa that expires during the trip

  • Not asking the airline whether it accepts the qualifying visa

  • Overstaying the 14 days

Frequently asked questions

Is Oman visa free for Indians?
Only for those with a qualifying visa or residence permit, for up to 14 days.

Do I need to apply for anything?
Guides say no eVisa for the qualifying group, but check the portal.

What if I have no US, UK or Schengen visa?
Apply for the eVisa before you travel.

Does free entry guarantee admission?
No. Immigration officers decide at the port of entry.

Need help checking your Oman entry route?

If you want help working out whether you qualify, read our Oman visa guide for Indians for requirements and options, or visit the BTW Visa Services homepage to explore support for other destinations.

BTW Visa Services provides visa assistance and travel support. The Omani authorities decide every visa application and entry