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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Iran citizens need a visa for Oman?

Visa on arrival

Iran citizens can get a visa on arrival for Oman — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Visa on arrival
Iran → Oman
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Iran vs Oman: passport comparison

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9

Oman

46

visa-free countries

Global rank: #111 · mobility 98
10

countries both Iran and Oman can enter visa-free together

Iran + Oman: passport compatibility

72%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iran and Oman travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
27 both e-visa / eTA
83 both need a visa
56 access differs

Where Iran and Oman can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (10)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Iran is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Iran → Oman

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Iran → Oman rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Iran passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Oman: good to know

Muscat

Capital

Omani Rial (OMR)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+968

Calling code

Where else Iran goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Oman

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Iran citizens need a visa for Oman?
Iran citizens can get a visa on arrival for Oman — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Iran or Oman?
The Oman passport is stronger: 46 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Iran #190, Oman #111.
Where can Iran and Oman citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Oman?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iran and Oman?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iran passport ranking

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