Oman Expands Conditional Visa-Free Entry to Three Nationalities Under New Tourism Rules

MUSCAT, September 16, 2026 — Oman has updated its tourism visa framework, confirming conditional visa-free entry for Indian, Chinese, and Russian nationals who hold valid residency or visas from the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, or Schengen countries.

The revised rules, integrated into Royal Oman Police Decision No. 109/2026, allow eligible travellers from these three nationalities to enter Oman without a sponsor or prior visa application, provided they meet specific documentation requirements.

Oman confirms conditional visa-free entry for Indian, Chinese and Russian nationals from 2026

Key Conditions for Conditional Visa-Free Entry

To qualify under the conditional entry scheme, travellers must:

Requirement	Details
Nationality	Indian, Chinese, or Russian passport holder
Qualifying Visa/Residency	Valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan, or a Schengen country
Validity	The qualifying visa or residency must remain valid at the time of application and travel
Passport Validity	Minimum six months remaining
Travel Document	Round-trip ticket or onward travel confirmation
Stay Duration	Up to 14 days
Sponsor	Not required

Spouses and children accompanying the primary traveller may also enter under the same conditions, even if they do not hold a qualifying visa or residency themselves.

A Broader Visa Framework

The conditional entry scheme sits within Oman's expanded visa-free framework, which now covers over 100 countries and territories. The system is divided into two tiers:

Group	Eligibility	Entry Terms
Group 1	Direct visa-free access (US, UK, EU, China, Japan, etc.)	14 days, no additional documentation
Group 2	Conditional entry (India, Russia, Jordan, Mexico, Vietnam, etc.)	14 days, requires qualifying visa/residency

Chinese and Russian nationals appear on both the direct and conditional lists, meaning they may qualify for visa-free entry even without a third-country visa. Indian nationals, however, generally require a qualifying visa or residence permit to benefit from the 14-day entry.

Alternative Visa Options

For travellers who do not meet the conditional entry requirements, Oman offers several alternatives:

Visa Option	Duration	Fee
Free 14-Day Tourist Visa	14 days	Free
Standard Tourist Visa	30 days	OMR 20
e-Visa (ASAN)	Varies	Varies by category

The free 14-day tourist visa, introduced under the same 2026 decision, is convertible into other tourist visa categories before expiry.

Quick Reference Summary

Aspect	Details
Eligible Nationalities	India, China, Russia
Qualifying Visas	US, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan, Schengen
Sponsor Required	No
Stay Duration	Up to 14 days
Passport Validity	Minimum 6 months
Family Members	Spouses and children may accompany
Alternative Route	Standard visa (OMR 20) if not eligible

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Official Resources

Resource	Link
Royal Oman Police eVisa Portal	evisa.rop.gov.om
Oman Ministry of Tourism	tourism.om

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