UK Visa for Omani Citizens

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UK Visa for Omani Citizens

Apply for the online EVW UK visa waiver to travel from Oman to the UK

The UK visa waiver for Oman allows visitors to enter the country for tourism, business, studying, and for short-term medical treatment.

Omani passport holders can travel to the United Kingdom without a visa by applying for a UK EVW. Oman is one of just 4 countries eligible for the EVW.

This guide to UK visa requirements explains the steps Omanis need to take to obtain the EVW online.

The UK EVW process is fully electronic, travellers are not required to visit a British Embassy in Oman to submit their application.

Do I need a visa to travel to the UK from Oman?

Yes, Oman nationals either need a UK visa or visa waiver to enter the country.

Citizens of Oman do not need a visa to stay in the UK for up to 6 months provided they meet the EVW requirements. Visa waiver holders may travel to Britain for the following purposes:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Studying
  • Short-term medical treatment

To enjoy visa-free access to the United Kingdom, Oman passport holders must apply for the UK EVW online.

A UK visa for Oman citizens is needed to stay in Britain for longer than 6 months or for purposes other than those listed above. The UK visa application for Omanis is longer and more complex.

Documents required for a UK visa waiver from Oman

Omanis need the following documents and information to proceed with the EVW application:

  • Current Oman passport
  • Credit or debit card
  • Valid email address

With this information, travellers can apply for the British electronic visa waiver from Oman in just a few minutes.

How to apply for a UK visa from Oman

Oman passport holders can obtain the EVW in 3 simple steps:

1. Complete the UK EVW application form

2. Pay the visa processing fee and submit the request

3. Receive the approved document by email

Omani nationals can apply for a UK visa waiver between 3 months and 48 hours before travelling to the UK.

The process is the same to travel to all parts of the UK, including London. To get a London visa from Oman, Omani passport holders simply need to follow the steps mentioned above.

Documents required for a UK visa waiver from Oman

Completing the form is straightforward. Applicants simply need to enter the required information, including the following details:

  • Full name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Passport details
  • Travel plans
  • Arrival and departure dates
  • Address in the UK

There are also some health and security-related questions. All the provided information is screened using security databases.

uk application form

Applicants should answer all the questions fully and accurately to avoid complications. Mistakes can lead to delays in the process and even rejections in some cases.

UK entry requirements for Oman citizens

  • Visitors from Oman need a valid passport and EVW to enter the United Kingdom. Travellers who are not eligible for the EVW must instead have the relevant UK visa from Oman.
  • Each traveller needs their own UK EVW regardless of age. Parents cannot include their children on their visa waiver. However, parents/guardians can complete the application on their child’s behalf.
  • The passport details on the UK EVW (as entered on the application form) must match the traveller’s passport. For this reason, applicants should pay special care to this section of the form.
  • Visitors must check the latest UK COVID-19 travel restrictions. Travel from Oman to the UK is now permitted, subject to special entry requirements.

Travelling to the UK from Oman

Once an application has been submitted and approved, a link is sent to the applicant who can download and print a copy of the UK tourist visa waiver.

Omani visitors can enter the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by presenting the visa waiver, along with the corresponding passport, at the border.

Visitors from Oman often depart from Muscat International Airport and fly to London. A direct flight from Muscat to London Heathrow takes 7 hours 45 minutes.

Non-direct flights from Salalah Airport in Oman to London Heathrow and Gatwick are also available.

The UK is in Europe but it is not part of the Schengen Area. This means that the UK EVW cannot be used to enter any of the 26 countries in the Schengen zone.

British Embassy in Oman

Travellers who apply for the online EVW do not need to visit the UK Embassy in Oman. The entire application process is online and can be completed from home in just a few minutes.

Anyone who does not qualify for the EVW needs to apply for a UK visa from Oman. Travellers can get further visa information from the British Embassy in Oman, located at the following address: