Oman
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Oman
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Oman’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
IfIt you’re planning travel to Oman, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Most visits to Oman are trouble-free. You should maintain a high level of security awareness and take care in public places and on the roads. Avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
Terrorist attacks in Oman can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Piracy remains a threat in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. See Sea travel
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. If you are attending the tournament, you should check the travel advice in full for each country you plan to visit or transit through. Rules and requirements will vary from country to country. If you are travelling from Oman to Qatar during the World Cup period, you must ensure you have a Hayya Card (form of Fan ID). See Qatar World Cup 2022 for more information.
Update history
2025-04-16 13:36
Additional information on financial crime and unpaid bills before departing Oman (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-26 08:31
Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)
2024-09-29 00:01
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-09-28 23:03
Updated information on the Conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-07-19 15:50
Addition of advice in case of future security incidents and further information on areas where terrorists have previously threatened to carry out attacks in the Gulf (‘safety and security’ page).
2024-07-16 11:59
Addition of warning and advice following a shooting incident in the vicinity of a mosque in the Wadi Kabir area of Muscat on 15 July, which the Omani authorities are responding to (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-26 12:38
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-19 14:59
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-14 09:22
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2024-04-12 20:00
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-20 10:53
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-01-12 00:21
Update to Safety and Security page
2023-11-30 16:07
information on visa-less entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-26 11:36
Removal of reference to Tropical Cyclone Tej and update on wadi flash floods (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-10-23 10:27
Tropical Cyclone Tej has been downgraded to severe from extreme (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-10-22 13:46
Information on Tropical Cyclone Tej with cyclone conditions possible from Sunday 22 October. (For more information, see Natural Disasters.)
2023-10-18 13:33
Information on demonstrations in Oman (‘Safety and security’ page)
2023-10-16 13:31
Information on following the advice of the local authorities, news reports, and to be alert to local and regional developments, which might trigger public disturbances (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 10:59
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-10-19 12:21
New information about the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022 (‘Summary’ page).
2022-05-30 11:56
Updated following the removal of COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-03-01 10:45
Updated information on entry rules following the removal of the need for a PCR test to enter (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-25 12:58
Update to information on COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)