If you are planning for a weekend trip to Oman or Musandam, a bit of fore-planning is now necessary. You will no longer be able to get a visa upon arrival at any of the service desks at the entry ports. Keep reading our blog to find out about the procedures to apply for an e-visa to ensure a smooth trip to Oman.
1. Visiting Musandam Dibba
Any UAE resident, expatriate or tourist visiting Musandam Dibba does not need to apply for an online Oman Visa from Dubai. This applies even if you are booking a Musandam Day trip or a Musandam Dibba overnight trip because it is just the matter of passing the border and no Exit or Entry seal will be stamped on the passport.
2. Visiting Musandam Khasab and other parts of OmanIf you are visiting during the Oman Khareef festival or any other locations within Oman territory like Mussandam Khasab, individuals should apply for an online Oman e-Visa from Dubai to be able to enter the country. tourist visa holders of Asian or Middle Eastern passport holders (Egypt, Jordan, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, etc) who are visiting Oman from UAE will need a new visa to enter back into UAE as the entry and exit seal will be stamped on the passports. And UAE Recidents (certain professions - Check the list below ) & develop country passport holders (Check list below) individuals may follow the below-mentioned procedures for a hassle-free Oman Visa from Dubai.
1. UAE resident visa holders fulfilling the following criteria:
Must hold a UAE residence visa with a minimum validity of 3 months
Have an occupation that is mentioned in the list below (please refer allowed occupation list)
Passport with minimum validity of 6 months
2. Individuals holding passports of countries announced in the List of Eligible Countries by the Sultanate of Oman Royal Oman Police.
What is the visa fee to apply for Oman Visa from Dubai?
The cost of an Oman visa is 175 AED per applicant.
What is included in the visa fee?
Typing and consultation
Oman entry permit fee for Sultanate of Oman Royal Oman Police
Travel Insurance - Silver plan 5 days package (Covers USD 50,000 for Emergency Medical evacuation, USD 50,000 for accidental and sickness medical reimbursement and USD 20,000 for accidental death and permanent disablement)
What is not included in the visa fee?
Vehicle insurance (If driving to Musandam Khasab, vehicle insurance can be obtained at the entry point for a cost of approximately AED 90 or by pre-arranging with an insurance company. But if driving to Musandam Dibba get the insurance beforehand as there are no available counters at entry points.
Original passport with minimum validity of 6 months
UAE residence visa with minimum validity of 6 months
No objection letter from individual’s company addressed to the Sultanate of Oman Royal Oman Police.
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