Oman Passport Now Offers Visa-Free Access to 88 Countries

Global Index Ranks Oman Passport 56th as China and Russia Join Visa-Free List

Oman’s passport has strengthened its global standing, rising four places to 56th as of mid-2025. The update follows recent visa exemption agreements with major countries, including China and Russia, boosting the number of visa-free destinations for Omani passport holders from 86 to 88.

The rankings are based on data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and reflect the number of destinations a passport holder can access without a prior visa.

New Visa-Free Access in 2025

Two key developments have contributed to Oman’s rise in the rankings this year:

• China announced in May that it will exempt nationals of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain from entry visas, beginning the following month. This move extends China’s visa-free policy to all GCC countries.
• A mutual visa exemption agreement with Russia came into effect on July 18, 2025, allowing short-term visits without a visa.

These agreements significantly enhance global mobility for Omani citizens and reflect growing diplomatic ties with key global economies.

Where Omani Passport Holders Can Travel

As of July 2025, Omani citizens can travel to 88 countries visa-free, including:

Albania, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Botswana, Brunei, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Georgia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iran, Russia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Armenia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Serbia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Cayman Islands, Suriname, Tajikistan, Syria, Türkiye, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Zambia, Macao, Thailand, Tunisia, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Visa on Arrival Destinations

Omani passport holders are also eligible for visa on arrival in countries including:

Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Maldives, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Nepal, Nicaragua, Palau, Paraguay, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Tuvalu, and Yemen.

E-Visa Access

In addition, Omani nationals can apply for electronic visas (e-visas) to visit:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cuba, Gabon, Guinea, India, Liberia, Mauritania, Moldova, Montserrat, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, Taiwan, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Vietnam.

Mobility Outlook

The steady rise in Oman’s passport power reflects broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance travel mobility for citizens. With new visa waivers continuing to emerge, Oman’s global travel access is expected to expand even further in the coming years.