Oman

For a trip to Oman, you need a valid visa. Which type is suitable for your travel plans and whether you can also enter Oman with an E-Visa depends on a number of factors. We support you in applying for your 26B Tourist Visit Visa for Oman.

Are you planning a vacation in Oman? Then look forward to snorkeling tours in the clear ocean, camel treks through the desert, and sensational food! But before that, check out our essential Oman travel tips.

• Location: Near East
• Area: 309,500 km²
• Currency: Rial Omani (OMR)
• Official language: Arabic
• Population: approx. 5 million
• Capital city: Muscat

Oman mainly has a desert climate but is also partly under the influence of the monsoon. While it remains mostly dry in the midlands, it is humid on the northern coasts. Average summer temperatures are around 35 °C, and the high humidity causes a lot of fog in the coastal areas.

The landscape of Oman consists of long coastlines, mountains, vast desert areas, and plateaus. Dry shrubs and date palms are widespread.

The fauna includes cliff sliders, sand cats, snakes, and leopards. However, the camels are omnipresent in Oman, and you will encounter them a lot.

For a trip to Oman, you need an eVisa or visa. Also, check the current entry requirements for Oman before you travel.

In Oman, the best way to get around is by car, as most roads are in good condition. However, don’t underestimate the strain of a long desert drive and always watch out for camels on the roadside.

In Oman, you can pay with credit cards in most hotels and restaurants. Nevertheless, we recommend stocking up on cash if you also want to shop at traditional markets. There is a dense network of ATMs in Oman.

Since the local security situation can change spontaneously, keep up to date with current events and forecasts during your trip with the help of news and weather reports.

You must provide proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry into Oman if you are coming from a yellow fever area or have spent 12 hours or more in a yellow fever area in transit.

Furthermore, the following travel vaccinations are recommended for Oman:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Dengue fever
• Typhoid fever
• Rabies

Oman is home to charming cities full of historical quarters, monuments, museums, and the famous souks that give you the opportunity to experience the culture, traditions, and daily life of Omanis. Start your exploration in the capital city of Muscat, where you can visit cultural treasures such as Sultan Qaboos Palace, the Grand Mosque, and the Opera House. In the souk of Muttrah, one of the oldest markets in the Arab region, you can bargain with local merchants for souvenirs and specialties until late at night.

The beautiful port city of Sour is known for its shipyards where dhows, the traditional sailboats of the Indian Ocean riparian countries, are built. The capital of the Dhofar region, Salalah, is surrounded by mountains, desert, and the Indian Ocean and is particularly rich in natural, archaeological, and cultural treasures. The former capital, Nizwa, is dominated by its fort, built in 1649, and is home to the oldest mosque in the world. Also, don't miss out on Nizwa's souk and livestock market.

The desert state of Oman has many surprises in store – for example, the "Green Mountain" Jebel Akhdar in the Al Hajar Mountains, where you will find many lush green areas, plantations and hiking trails. Close by, the highest point of the mountain range rises some 3,028 m into the air. The impressive "Mountain of the Sun" Jebel Shams can be climbed via several hiking trails and is especially beautiful at sunrise.

Oman's largest island, Masirah Island, is a popular destination for travelers seeking sun and beaches. And at the Easternmost tip of the country, you can visit the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, established to protect the sea turtles of the Indian Ocean.