Home News Oman offers visa-free entry to GCC residents In order to enter Oman, a resident’s visa in the GCC must be valid for a period of no less than three months by Zubina Ahmed October 28, 2022 Are you planning a trip to Oman from the UAE or one of the GCC countries? Now, there is no need to apply or wait for a visa prior to your trip. All residents in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now enter Oman without a visa, as announced by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence and Oman Airports. According to local news sources, a new circular released by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence said that the rule is applicable to people of all commercial professions. As per the circular, it is not required for the resident to come directly from a GCC country to avail this facility, it is “permitted at any time and from any destination they arrive from”. A GCC resident’s visa is a must, however, it should be valid for a minimum of three months before entering Oman. Additionally, the circular states that visas will only be granted to restricted nationalities after following the required policies. In the past, GCC residents needed to apply for an e-visa via the official government portal before travelling to Oman. Tags Entry visa GCC Oman 0 Comments You might also like Carrefour exits Oman as Majid Al Futtaim shifts to Hypermax GCC countries: From tax havens to global business hubs Most GCC central banks follow Fed lead, lower key interest rates How family businesses can preserve wealth, create legacies
