Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Oman
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Omani Visa.
Oman Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Oman
Oman is a top tourist destination for its islands and beaches. It is also a prime tourist destination for its deserts. A lot of tourists love to take rides on camels in the desert. The country has plantations and vegetation which adds color to the already beautiful landscape.
Tourism plays a vital role in the Omani economy. The number of tourists grew to 5 percent from the number posted the previous year. A total of 3.3 million tourists visited the country in the past year.
In the country, only licensed hotels and restaurants sell alcohol. If you need to take alcohol at home, you need to acquire a license. It is considered illegal to live together or share the same room with someone of the opposite sex to whom you are not married to or who is not your relative.
Types of Oman Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Oman Visa
Oman Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Oman for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Oman must carry a valid passport.
- Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Oman.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Oman Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Oman for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Omani company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- Pre-registration is recommended for business travelers who will be attending conferences in the country. Proof of this registration is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Oman Visa Fees
Tourist visa
240.00 (USD)
Business visa
240.00 (USD)