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 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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Address

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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.