Oman: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans don't need a visa for Oman. You can stay up to 14 days per visit.
Visa-free for up to 14 days: South Africa is in the first group of visa-exempt countries listed by Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Longer stays need an e-visa from the Royal Oman Police.1
Before you travel
Purpose of visit
Passport validity
At least 6 months.1
Confirmed on an official government source
How to apply
No application for up to 14 days. For longer stays: Royal Oman Police e-visa portal evisa.rop.gov.om (e-Visa call centre +968 22848200). Fees not stated on MFA page.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Where South Africans apply
Online at evisa.rop.gov.om; no embassy application needed for tourism.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Travel insurance
Health insurance required as a condition of the 14-day exemption (no minimum cover stated).1
Confirmed on an official government source
Return or onward ticket
Return ticket required.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Proof of funds
Sufficient funds for the stay required (amount not stated).1
Confirmed on an official government source
Accommodation or invitation
Confirmed hotel reservation required.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a yellow-fever-transmission-risk country. Oman is not a risk country itself.2
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
Sources
Official
The destination's own government
Other government
Official advice from other governments
- 2UK FCDO gov.uk
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.