Oman announced that it would be providing visa-free entry for up to 14 days to tourists from over 100 countries. This move aims to encourage more visitors to come to Oman, a country known for its natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has released a list of eligible countries, including Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Georgia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Belgium, Romania, Slovenia, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Cyprus, Ukraine, Spain, Czech Republic, Austria, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Poland, Slovakia, France, Netherlands, Venezuela, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, Thailand, South Africa, Russia, China, the United States of America, Turkey, South Korea, New Zealand, Iran, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Canada, Malaysia, and Singapore. GCC country citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) are exempt from requiring visas to enter Oman.
The country has been working towards developing its tourism industry in recent years to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues. Oman has been making improvements in infrastructure and developing new tourism attractions such as luxury resorts, museums, and heritage sites. These efforts have been recognized by various international organizations, which have ranked Oman as one of the top travel destinations in the Middle East and North Africa region. Indian tourists can obtain a visa on arrival with an entry visa from the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Schengen countries, Japan, or a resident permit from one of the GCC countries and work in an approved profession as specified by the Oman government.