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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for Oman 🇴🇲?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Oman at a glance

Capital: Muscat · Currency: Omani rial (OMR, ر.ع.) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +968

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for Oman's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (Oman: 240 V; South Africa: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Oman →

Your embassy in Oman

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Oman, contact the embassy of South Africa:

• Embassy of South Africa, Muscat · dirco.gov.za

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Oman for South African passport holders

• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇮🇱 Israel — ETA required 90 days

The other way round

🇴🇲 Omani passport holders visiting South Africa: Omani passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The South African passport at a glance

All destinations for South Africa passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Oman →

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