Travel advisory · OmanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Oman.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Yemen border area · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, US
Duqm · avoid non-essential travel · France, US
Musandam · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, US

Also named by one government: Strait of Hormuz and other sensitive maritime areas (New Zealand), High seas of the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea (Ireland), Salalah (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	Regional tensions	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider travel	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased caution across the whole country (zone de vigilance renforcée) (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Desert town with mountains and a busy road

Middle East

Oman

Oman suits travelers who want forts, mountain towns, desert dunes and a coastal capital, best covered by car.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Oman

Oman is a country on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, with Muscat as its capital and largest city. The Musandam peninsula, on the Strait of Hormuz, is cut off from the rest of the country by UAE territory. Travelers come for forts and old inland towns such as Nizwa and Bahla, the Hajar Mountains, a gravel desert with dry river valleys that can fill quickly after rain, and turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz.

Oman suits a road trip more than a single-city stay, because the main sights are spread out and many lie inland. Muscat is a practical base for the coast and its old forts, while the Hajar Mountains and the Sharqiya Sands are easiest by car. The cooler months, roughly October to April, are the most comfortable, since summer heat in Muscat and northern Oman averages 30 to 40 °C. Allow about a week for the capital and the north, and more if you add Salalah in Dhofar.

Five things to know before Oman

Check the regional travel advice before you book
The UK does not advise against travel to Oman but warns of flight cancellations and airspace closures since Iranian strikes began across the region in July. Read the current UK and US advice and your insurance terms. UK travel advice
Enter visa-free for 14 days, or get an eVisa for longer
British citizens can stay up to 14 days without a visa; other passports differ, so check Oman's official portal. For longer, apply for a tourist eVisa. Carry a return ticket, a hotel booking and travel health insurance. Check your passport
Rent a 4x4 for the mountain roads
FCDO says desert and mountain road trips can be dangerous unless you are in a well-equipped 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Ask your rental company and hotel what the road to Jebel Akhdar and the tracks to Jebel Shams allow for your vehicle. The Hajar Mountains
Cover shoulders and knees away from the beach
Modest dress is expected in towns, souqs and villages, and women cover their hair to visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which opens to visitors in the morning. Muscat
Plan Musandam around the UAE border
Musandam is cut off from the rest of Oman by the UAE. You fly to Khasab or drive in through a UAE border post, so check that your visa and rental car allow the crossing. Musandam

Oman travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Muscat

The Grand Mosque, Mutrah souq and the corniche.

Read the guide Nizwa

Fort town and gateway to the mountains.

Read the guide Hajar Mountains

Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams and Al Hamra.

Read the guide Salalah

Dhofar coast, frankincense and the khareef.

Read the guide Jebel Akhdar

Terraced villages, roses and cool air.

Read the guide Musandam

Fjords by dhow from Khasab.

Read the guide Sharqiya Sands

Dunes, camps and desert driving.

Read the guide Masirah Island

Turtle beaches reached by ferry.

Read the guide Visa-free entry and e-visa

Who enters free for 14 days and what the e-visa costs for longer stays.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Oman

See all attractions in Oman

A mosque sits atop a green, overgrown hill

Sight · SalalahSultan's Palace

brown concrete building overlooking mountains

Sight · Hajar MountainsAl Khandaq Fort

Mosque · NizwaAl Qala'a Mosque

Sight · Hajar MountainsJebel Al Kawr

Destinations in Oman

CityAl HamraExplore

a waterfall in the middle of a lush green forest

CitySalalahExplore

CityMuscatExplore

person sitting on rock mountain during daytime

CityJebel ShamsExplore

A mountain range with a bird flying over it

CityJebel AkhdarExplore

CityNizwaExplore

Where to stay in Oman

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

a large building with a tower and a clock on it

SalalahWhere to stay in Salalah: city center, beach resorts, Taqah or Mirbat

Itineraries

3 daysSalalah in 3 days: frankincense sites, Wadi Darbat and Al MughsailA three-day Salalah plan: the old market and Al-Baleed, then Wadi Darbat and Sumhuram, then Al Mughsail and the springs, with a rain and khareef plan.

What a day costs in Oman

Per person, in OMR

Work out your trip

BudgetOMR 17a day≈ $44 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: OMR 10
Food: OMR 5
Transport: OMR 2
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeOMR 58a day≈ $151 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: OMR 25
Food: OMR 15
Transport: OMR 8
Sights: OMR 10

ComfortOMR 135a day≈ $351 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: OMR 45
Food: OMR 30
Transport: OMR 20
Sights: OMR 40

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Youssef HaddadA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm, dry
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low19°Warm, dry
MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Warm
AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low27°Hot
MayClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low30°Very hot
JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh39°Low32°Extreme heat
JulyClear1 rainy day1 day with stormsHigh38°Low31°Hot, humid
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low30°Hot, humid
SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low29°Hot, humid
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low27°Hot
NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low23°Warm
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low20°Warm, dry

Average daily high and low in Muscat, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Oman

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity: 24%
Wind: 8 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Oman

12:36 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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Today32°23°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
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Sun32°20°0%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 08:27 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.3845 OMR

Amount

Converted to

OMR · Omani Rial

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Oman

eSIM for OmanSignal in wadis and mountainsRead the guide Travel insuranceProof asked at the borderRead the guide Renting a 4x4Which roads need oneRead the guide Visas and entry14 days visa-freeRead the guide

Rules for Oman, checked

Visa-free visitors must show a return or onward ticket, a hotel booking and travel health insurance at the border.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more Holders of the 14-day visa can replace it with another tourist visa before it expires, subject to that visa's fees and conditions.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more

Oman FAQ

Do I need a visa for Oman?

British citizens can stay up to 14 days without a visa, and the foreign ministry says nationals of designated countries get the same 14-day entry. Check your passport on Oman's official portal, and apply for a tourist eVisa for longer stays.

How many days do I need in Oman?

Seven to ten days covers Muscat, Nizwa and the Hajar Mountains, a night in the Wahiba Sands and the coast to Sur. Add two or three days for Musandam.

Can I drive in Oman with my home license?

Many rental companies accept licenses from the US, UK, EU and Australia for short visits. Check with the rental company, and ask whether an international driving permit is needed for your license.

Is alcohol available in Oman?

Yes, in licensed hotels and restaurants. It is not sold in ordinary shops, and drinking in public is against the law.

When is the best time to visit Oman?

October to March in Muscat and the north. The southern Dhofar region around Salalah is green and cooler during the khareef monsoon from late June to September.