Oman has introduced a free 14-day tourist visa for citizens of selected countries under amendments to its foreign residency regulations, a move aimed at facilitating short-term visits and boosting tourism.
The changes were introduced through Royal Oman Police Decision No. 109/2026, issued by Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs. The amendments took effect the day after their publication in the Official Gazette.
Under the new rules, the competent authority may issue a 14-day tourist visa free of charge to eligible nationals from designated countries. Before the visa expires, visitors will also be allowed to convert it into another category of tourist visa in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The amendments add the new visa category to Article 10 of the executive regulations governing the Foreigners Residence Law and include it in the official schedule of entry visas under Article 29, where the applicable fee has been set at zero Omani riyals.
Omani authorities have not yet released the list of countries eligible for the free visa. The facility will be available only to nationals of countries designated by the competent authority.
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