Oman visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Cape Verdians visiting Oman

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Omani Visa.

  • An properly filled visa application form, signed and stamped.
  • Recent (35 by 45) passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral expression.
  • The passport photograph should display a full frontal view of the applicant’s head placed in the center.
  • Passport with six months' validity beyond stay in Oman.
  • Passport should have at least one blank for the visa stamp.
  • Travel itinerary or documents that shows entry and exit date from the country. 
  • Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
  • For minors, birth certificate and parent’s ID documents are required.
  • All documents should be translated into either English or Arabic.

Oman Visa for Cape Verdians

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
Business visa 3 days 3 months
Student visa 3 days 2 years
Tourist visa 3 days 3 months

General Requirements for Oman Visa

  • An properly filled visa application form, signed and stamped.
  • Recent (35 by 45) passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral expression.
  • The passport photograph should display a full frontal view of the applicant’s head placed in the center.
  • Passport with six months' validity beyond stay in Oman.
  • Passport should have at least one blank for the visa stamp.
  • Travel itinerary or documents that shows entry and exit date from the country. 
  • Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
  • For minors, birth certificate and parent’s ID documents are required.
  • All documents should be translated into either English or Arabic.
Oman Business visa Oman Student visa Oman Tourist visa

Oman Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for persons who are traveling to Oman for business purposes.
  • The applicant is not to wear eyeglasses or headwear (except for religious purposes) in their passports.
  • Passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the applicant's exit from Oman.
  • You are to provide a letter written by your employer in Cape Verde stating your job position.
  • You are also to provide an incentive that shows that you have plans to return to Cabo Verde.
  • You are to leave Oman on or before the expiration of your visa.
  • If you wish to remain in Oman longer than your visa allows, you are to apply for an extension of your visa.
  • Failure to leave Oman before your visa expires will result in a fine of 10 Riyals for overstaying.
  • Applicants below 21 years and above the age of 60 years are not eligible for a business visa.
  • In case the applicant is been sponsored by someone other than the applicant, the representative must be Omani and must hold a written authorization issued from the Directorate General of Passport & Residence.
  • Applicants are required to provide a letter of invitation from the company or organization that they will be visiting in Oman. 
  • The letter must be issued or signed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
  • A business letter written on the inviting company's letterhead and stating the nature of the business to be conducted is to be provided.
  • The address and contact information of the company in Oman is to be stated in the letter.
  • The letter should also indicate the length of the applicant's stay in Oman.

Oman Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A student visa is granted at the request of a local sponsor.
  • The sponsor accepts to take responsibility of the foreigner who is coming to Oman as a student.
  • A passport that is valid beyond the date of arrival in Oman must be used for this application.
  • You are not permitted to take up any form of employment with this visa in Oman.
  • Copy of the license issued by the concerned authorities to the sponsor to bring students from abroad to study in Oman.
  • A covering letter from the sponsor explaining the type of institution to be attended by the applicant.
  • The letter should state clearly that the applicant is of good conduct.
  • The letter should also indicate the duration and purpose of stay.
  • The duration of the student visa is valid for a stay of 2 years.
  • Visa can be extended if the duration of stay is more than two years.
  • Educational or training institutions should be approved by the governments of Oman.
  • Visa fee for Omani student visa is 20 Omani Riyals.

Oman Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for foreigners visiting Oman for tourist purposes or visiting friends and family.
  • Original passport valid for use within six months from the date of issuance is required.
  • Head wears should be worn only for religious purposes in passport photos.
  • The applicant's name on the application form should be the same as displayed on the passport.
  • Tourist applicants must not overstay their visa or a fine of 10 Riyals will be paid per day for delay.
  • A tourist visa is valid for staying in the country for a period not exceeding thirty days from the date of entry.
  • This visa may be extended for a similar period.
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the flight itinerary.
  • Applicants should submit a copy of hotel confirmation serving as proof of accommodation.
  • If the applicant is visiting friends or family and has made plans to stay at their residence, the host is to write a letter stating their relationship with the applicant and their contact address. 
  • If the host is not a citizen of Oman they are to make available their residence permit.
  • The maximum stay required for a tourist visa is 30 days and may be extended for one month.
  • If the applicant is being sponsored, a copy of the sponsor’s personal identity card is required.
  • The bank statement of the host is also to be submitted.
  • A copy of the passport of the foreign resident to be visited is required.
  • A letter is required from the sponsor declaring that he/she will be responsible for the visitor during a visit to Oman, and must mention the relationship with that visitor.

Oman Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

20.00 (OMR)

Student visa

20.00 (OMR)

Tourist visa

20.00 (OMR)

Oman Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Cape Verde

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There is no Omani embassy in Cape Verde. Cabo Verdeans should visit the nearest country with an Omani embassy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oman's official currency?

The official currency in Oman is the Omani Rial(OMR) abbreviated OR and widely written as RO. Emarati Dirham(AED) is also accepted in Oman. Credit cards can be used with ATMs all over the country. Traveler's cheques are only accepted by International hotel chains so tourists should be mindful. 


What is Oman's official language?

The official language in Oman is modern standard Arabic. Other widely spoken languages are Baluchi, English, Urdu and other indigenous languages.

Would I be safe in Oman?

The Royal Oman Police is very efficient and honest so the crime rate in Oman is very low. However, burglary theft and theft of property of foreign nationals are common in tourist populated areas so visitors should beware.

Is meat allowed into Oman?

To carry meat products into Oman, you need an Islamic slaughter certificate and an import license.

Can foreign students work in Oman?

You can not work in Oman if you are a holder of a student visa. However, if you are an original holder of a work permit, you can attend classes in Oman.

Can I take alcohol in Oman?

Considering the fact that Oman is an Islamic country, alcohol is illegal and you can not carry it into the country except you are a non-muslim. However, only certain hotels and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol. In fact, you need a license to be in possession of and consume alcohol at home.