Travelers with an approved Oman eVisa must follow the requirements for this type of travel permit once they’ve entered the country. This includes being aware of the visa expiry time in Oman, to avoid a penalty for overstaying an Omani visa.
This page explains the following:
- How long you can stay with an Oman eVisa
- Visa overstay penalties in Oman
- How to extend an overstayed visa
How Long Can I Stay in Oman with an eVisa?
The length of time you can stay in Oman depends on the type of visa you have. During the application process you need to select the required eVisa type from one of the following:
- Single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days
- Multiple entry, allows multiple visits of up to 30 days
- Single entry for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, valid for a stay of up to 28 days
You should carefully consider which type of eVisa bests suits your needs, as it’s not possible to change the allowed stay or number of entries once your eVisa has been granted.
Those who do wish to change the conditions of an approved Oman eVisa will be required to submit a new application.
Oman eVisa cancellation rules
Once you have been granted your Oman online visa, you cannot cancel it. This is due to the fact that it’s an official and personalized document.
However, there is a visa cancellation grace period which allows you to cancel your visa request if it’s still processing, and you have not yet received the approved visa.
Please contact us through our online contact form if you wish to cancel your visa request.
How Can I Check My Visa Expiry Date?
All Oman eVisas are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. This means that you must use your visa to enter Oman during those 30 days, or it will expire. You can find the expiry date printed on your approved visa.
The time you can stay in Oman is also printed on your visa. Your permitted length of stay starts from the day you enter Oman.
How many days can you stay after visa expiry in Oman?
You cannot overstay your visa expiry date for more than 24 hours without receiving a visa expiry fine in Oman. To avoid any penalties, you must extend your Oman tourist eVisa or apply for a new visa.
Below you can find the penalties for overstaying a visa in Oman.
What Happens if My Visa Expires in Oman?
Those with an approved visa for Oman are required to follow the conditions to avoid a penalty. Visitors to Oman should be aware of the consequences of overstaying their travel permit.
Penalties for overstaying a visa in Oman
Oman enforces monetary penalties for those with an overstayed eVisa. The Oman visa expiry fine is around 10 Omani Rials ($26) per day past the expiration date of the visa.
Previously, the overstay fine in Oman for a visit visa was higher, at 20 Omani Rials ($52) per day. However, this was brought down to a lower fine to not discourage tourists from visiting.
Can I leave Oman if I have overstayed?
If you’ve overstayed your Omani visa you can leave the country, providing you pay any outstanding overstay fines in Oman before you leave.
How to check your Oman overstay fine
The overstay fine for a visit visa depends on how many extra days you have stayed in Oman. The time will start from the expiry date of your eVisa and will be the fee mentioned above for each day that you have overstayed.
Can you go to jail for overstaying your Oman visa?
Oman has more relaxed penalties for overstaying than other countries. Visitors do not face jail time or travel bans. However, it’s still not recommended to stay longer than you are permitted to.
Visitors with a tourist visa who engage in anything other than leisure or tourism activities, such as paid work, may receive tougher penalties.
How do immigration know if you overstay your Oman visa?
When you enter Oman, your passport is stamped with the date of entry. When you pass through immigration on your way out of the country, immigration officials can check whether you have exceeded your stay by looking at your passport.
How to Extend an Overstayed eVisa in Oman
If you think there’s a chance that you may overstay your permitted number of days in Oman, it’s possible to extend your stay. You can do this while you’re still in the country, and before the visa validity expires.
To extend your Omani eVisa, you’ll need to apply for an extension at an immigration office in Oman. You must do this before your visa expires, or you’ll receive an overstay fine.
To avoid having to go in person and apply for a visa extension, it’s recommended that you choose the correct type of visa for your stay when you complete the Omani eVisa application form.
