Oman has introduced a new 14 day free tourist visa for citizens of selected countries under amendments to the executive regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law, aiming to simplify short term travel and support the country’s tourism sector.
The changes were introduced through Royal Oman Police Decision No. 109/2026, issued by Inspector General of Police and Customs Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi. The new rules came into effect a day after their publication in the Official Gazette.
Under the amended regulations, eligible travelers can receive a 14 day tourist visa free of charge, subject to conditions set by the competent authorities.
Visitors will also have the option to convert the free visa into another tourist visa category before it expires, provided they meet the relevant requirements and pay the applicable fees.
The amendments add the new visa category to Article 10 of the executive regulations and include it in the official schedule of entry visas under Article 29, with the visa fee set at zero Omani rials.
However, Omani authorities have not yet released the list of countries eligible for the free visa. They said the facility will apply only to nationals of countries designated by the competent authority. The new measure replaces any conflicting provisions in the previous regulations and forms part of Oman’s efforts to make entry procedures easier for international visitors and encourage tourism.
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