Mauritania passport → Oman

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Oman?

Visa required in advance

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Oman, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Oman at a glance

Capital: Muscat
Currency: Omani rial (OMR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +968
Region: Western Asia

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Al-Alam Palace in old Sana'a, oman,muscat.

OM21.0°N · 57.0°EPhoto: ShenmueIII · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Forts, wadis and quiet Arabian coastlineSultan Qaboos Grand Mosque · Wadi Shab · Nizwa Fort and Souq

Oman for other passports

MauritaniaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free14 days
United KingdomVisa-free14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free14 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Mauritanian passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required

Common questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Oman?

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Oman, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Oman?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Oman?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?

52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.