United States passport to Oman

Visa on arrival for United States passport holders.

United StatesOmanShort stay
Visa on arrival

United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Oman — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.

This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Oman — that needs a residence permit.

Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Oman's official immigration service
How long you can stay
Set on the visa issued at the border
Oman passports in United States
Visa required
Getting in
You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay

Staying in Oman longer

Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:

Oman visas and residency routes
What changes

United States and Oman side by side

United StatesOman
CapitalWashington D.C.Muscat
LanguagesEnglishArabic
CurrencyUS DollarOmani Rial
GDP per person (2025)$90,027$19,947
Population341.8M5.5M

GDP and population: World Bank.