Visa & Entry Guide

Oman

Oman combines dramatic desert and mountain scenery with a long maritime history and some of the Gulf's best-preserved traditional architecture.

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CapitalMuscat

LanguagesArabic

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Oman

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online eVisa application
Passport photograph/details
Travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Return/onward travel
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should check the appropriate visa category through the Royal Oman Police eVisa system before travelling. Oman's Foreign Ministry confirms that visa options for nationalities outside the visa-exempt categories are determined through the ROP eVisa platform. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality. (FM Government)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online/sponsored visa application
Passport photograph/details
Omani business invitation
Sponsor/company information
Employer/company documents
Supporting business documents

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Through the Royal Oman Police eVisa system for the appropriate tourist or sponsored visa category. The system provides tourist, sponsored visit, work and other visa services. (Evisa)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman • House No. 1, Gigiri Road, off Limuru Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi Tel: +254 730 623000 Email: nairobi@fm.gov.om (FM Government)

Processing guidance

Processing varies according to visa type, nationality and whether sponsorship or additional documentation is required. Applications and status tracking are handled through the ROP eVisa system. (Evisa)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.