Sri Lanka passport → Oman

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Oman?

Visa required in advance

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Oman, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a GCC residence or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: evisa.rop.gov.om

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

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Sri Lankan passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival instead:

GCC residence (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)

Gulf residents arriving directly from a Gulf state.

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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

IndiaeVisa
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 Sri Lankan passport holders

BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
IraqeVisa
IsraeleVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Oman?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Oman, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Oman?

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

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Oman?

Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying GCC residence or similar document.

Is Oman easier for Sri Lankan citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying GCC residence, Sri Lankan citizens get visa on arrival. Gulf residents arriving directly from a Gulf state.

How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 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.