Oman Visa for UAE Residents: eVisa, Fees and Rules

Most UAE residents get an Oman visa online on the Royal Oman Police (ROP) eVisa portal. If your profession is on Oman’s approved list, you qualify for the GCC Resident Visa, which needs no sponsor and allows a single entry and a stay of four weeks, extendable by one week. Its fee is widely reported as OMR 5 (about AED 48). Family members or friends travelling with you can apply as companions. If your profession is not approved, you need a sponsored tourist visa through a licensed Omani tour operator or hotel. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.

Do this next before you travel to Oman

• Run the ROP Visa Eligibility wizard on evisa.rop.gov.om to see which visa types and fees apply to you.
• Check the profession on your residence: the GCC Resident Visa depends on it.
• Apply at least 4 days before travel, as the ROP recommends.
• Driving? Make sure your car insurance covers Oman and carry your car registration.

Which Oman visa do UAE residents need?

Your situation	Visa	Stay
Emirati citizen	No visa needed (GCC national)	Not applicable
UAE resident with an approved profession	GCC Resident Visa, applied for as the main traveller	4 weeks, extendable 1 week, single entry
Family member or friend travelling with that resident	Companion visa for the GCC Resident Visa	Same trip as the main traveller
UAE resident whose profession is not approved	Sponsored tourist visa through a licensed Omani tourism company, or another eligible type	Depends on the visa
Passport from a country eligible for Oman’s tourist visit visa	Tourist Visit Visa or visa-free entry, depending on nationality	10 days, 14 days or 1 month
Tourist who entered Dubai on a tourist visa	Dubai/Oman Common Visa, if your nationality is eligible	Travel directly from Dubai to Oman

The ROP describes the GCC Resident Visa as a tourism visa for foreign residents of GCC countries who hold professions specified by the authority. It does not need a sponsor, allows one entry and a stay of four weeks, and can be extended for one week.

Approved professions for the GCC Resident Visa

Oman publishes a list of professions eligible for the GCC Resident Visa. It is mostly made up of managerial, professional and skilled jobs, such as managers, engineers, doctors, teachers, accountants, lawyers, pharmacists and other specialists. The profession that counts is the one on your UAE residence record, shown with your Emirates ID details.

The list changes from time to time, so do not rely on old lists online. The Visa Eligibility wizard on the ROP eVisa portal asks about your nationality, residence and profession and shows the visa types, fees and length of stay available to you. If your profession is not approved, you can still travel as a companion of someone who qualifies, or apply for a sponsored tourist visa.

Oman visa fees for UAE residents

Visa	Fee
GCC Resident Visa	Commonly reported as OMR 5 (about AED 48)
Companion visa	Shown in the eligibility wizard
Sponsored tourist visa	Set by the ROP, plus the tour operator’s charges
Dubai/Oman Common Visa	Free if travelling directly from Dubai to Oman

The ROP shows the exact fee for each visa type when you check eligibility and before payment. Paying does not guarantee approval, and payment issues are handled by the ROP eVisa call centre.

How to apply for an Oman eVisa from the UAE

1. Open evisa.rop.gov.om and select Tourist, then create an account with your email.
2. Use Know your Visa Type (the eligibility wizard) to confirm you qualify for the GCC Resident Visa or another type.
3. Fill in the application exactly as in your passport and add your UAE residence details.
4. Upload documents: passport copy, a personal photo, and your UAE residence and Emirates ID copies. Each file must be no larger than 512 KB.
5. Add companions travelling with you as separate applications linked to the main traveller.
6. Pay the fee online and wait for the decision by email.
7. Print or save the eVisa. You can reprint it any time by logging in and choosing view visa details, then generate PDF.

The ROP says applications are processed as quickly as possible but recommends applying at least four days in advance. If the ROP asks for more information, log in, open Visa Application Inquiry, add the data and resubmit.

Documents to carry when you travel

• Passport valid for at least six months before entering Oman.
• The approved Oman eVisa, printed or on your phone.
• Your Emirates ID and valid UAE residence. Many travellers find it safer to have several months of residence validity left.
• Hotel bookings and a return plan.

Driving from the UAE to Oman

• Border crossings: the Hatta crossing from Dubai, the Al Ain crossings towards Buraimi, and the Ras Al Khaimah crossings towards Musandam are the most used. Check opening hours and which crossings are open to expatriates before you set off.
• UAE exit fee: each traveller usually pays a UAE land border exit fee when leaving by road.
• Car insurance: check that your UAE policy covers Oman, or buy Omani insurance at the border.
• Car documents: carry the registration card (mulkiya). A financed car needs a no objection letter from the bank, and a rental car needs written permission from the rental company.
• Fines: clear any traffic fines before leaving, and check you have no restrictions with our travel ban check.

Before a long drive, check your vehicle and insurance details with our guides to checking car insurance in the UAE and checking vehicle details by number plate.

Why Oman visa applications are rejected

• The profession on your residence is not on the approved list for the GCC Resident Visa.
• Passport or residence details typed differently from the documents.
• Files over 512 KB, or blurred passport and photo scans.
• A passport with less than six months of validity.
• A companion applying without a linked main traveller.

Contact the ROP eVisa team

• Toll-free inside Oman: 80080011.
• From outside Oman, including the UAE: +968 22848200.
• Email: Info-OmaneVisa@rop.gov.om.

More travel guides for UAE residents

• Visa-free countries for UAE residents.
• Visa on arrival for UAE residents.

Official sources: the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal, its visa types list, visa eligibility wizard and frequently asked questions. Rules and fees can change, so check the portal before you travel.

This guide is part of our UAE Visa and Emirates ID Guide.