How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 14 days visa-free | Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 14 days visa-free | Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance. |
 US passport | 14 days visa-free | Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 14 days | Visa-free 14 days only if you hold a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa, or GCC residence. Otherwise apply for an ROP e-visa before travel. |
Counted in a calendar year.
The longest you can stay out of Oman in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Oman
Personal income tax (5% above OMR 42,000) starts 1 Jan 2028. Residents are those in Oman 183+ days in the calendar tax year. No personal income tax before 2028.
Keeping a residence permit
A residence card normally lapses after more than 180 days outside Oman; the employer/sponsor can seek an exemption beforehand.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Oman?
14 days visa-free. Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance.
How long can British citizens stay in Oman?
14 days visa-free. Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance.
How long can EU citizens stay in Oman?
14 days visa-free. Visa-free for 14 days, not extendable. Needs return ticket, hotel booking and health insurance.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Oman?
Visa · 14 days. Visa-free 14 days only if you hold a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan or Schengen visa, or GCC residence. Otherwise apply for an ROP e-visa before travel.
When do you become a tax resident in Oman?
You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Personal income tax (5% above OMR 42,000) starts 1 Jan 2028. Residents are those in Oman 183+ days in the calendar tax year. No personal income tax before 2028.
How long can you be away from Oman without losing your residence permit?
A residence card normally lapses after more than 180 days outside Oman; the employer/sponsor can seek an exemption beforehand.
Can Noverstay count my days in Oman automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.