South Africa to Oman visa requirements

South African ordinary passport holders can enter Oman visa-free for tourist stays of up to 14 days. No advance visa is required, provided you carry a return/onward ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, valid health insurance and proof of sufficient funds. For stays longer than 14 days, apply for an Oman tourist eVisa (the 30-day single-entry visa costs 20 OMR). As of 2026, Oman grants visa-free entry of up to 14 days to nationals of South Africa, who appear on the Sultanate's list of around 103 visa-exempt countries (first group, exempt without preconditions on prior visas). The exemption is for tourism and short visits and is confirmed by Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least six months, and at the border may be asked to show a return or onward ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and evidence of adequate funds for the stay. South Africa is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here. If a South African wishes to stay longer than 14 days, the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal issues a tourist (unsponsored) eVisa: a single-entry 30-day visa for 20 OMR, a single-entry 10-day visa for 5 OMR, or a one-year multiple-entry visa (max 30 days per visit) for 50 OMR. Because the 14-day visa-free channel is officially confirmed for the typical short tourist trip, the best-fit verdict is visa-free; travelers planning a longer holiday should treat the route as eVisa.