Oman’s Ministry of Tourism announced on December 2, 2025, that Canadian passport holders will be eligible for 14-day visa-free entry starting January 1, 2026. The change positions Oman alongside Gulf neighbours that have relaxed entry rules to attract high-spending visitors and diversify oil-dependent economies.
Under the new policy, Canadians visiting for tourism or short business meetings will present a valid passport and onward/return ticket on arrival. Longer stays or remunerated activities will still require an e-visa obtained in advance. The move brings the number of visa-exempt nationalities for Oman to 107.
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For Canadian travel managers, the update simplifies MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) logistics in Muscat and emerging free-zone hubs such as Duqm. Air Canada’s existing codeshare with Gulf carriers means routings via Dubai or Doha will feed into Oman seamlessly, and travellers can forgo pre-trip visa-processing fees.
Canadian exporters and engineering firms also stand to benefit. Oman has earmarked CAD 47 billion for logistics, tourism and renewable-energy projects over the next five years; easier short-term entry lowers the barrier for site visits and contract negotiations.
Travellers should note that the 14-day clock is calendar-based—not 24-hour periods—so a trip spanning two calendar weeks could exceed the limit. Overstays incur fines of roughly CAD 130 per day. Employers are encouraged to review travel-policy wording to ensure staff understand the conditions of visa-free entry.
Under the new policy, Canadians visiting for tourism or short business meetings will present a valid passport and onward/return ticket on arrival. Longer stays or remunerated activities will still require an e-visa obtained in advance. The move brings the number of visa-exempt nationalities for Oman to 107.
For Canadian travel managers, the update simplifies MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) logistics in Muscat and emerging free-zone hubs such as Duqm. Air Canada’s existing codeshare with Gulf carriers means routings via Dubai or Doha will feed into Oman seamlessly, and travellers can forgo pre-trip visa-processing fees.
Canadian exporters and engineering firms also stand to benefit. Oman has earmarked CAD 47 billion for logistics, tourism and renewable-energy projects over the next five years; easier short-term entry lowers the barrier for site visits and contract negotiations.
Travellers should note that the 14-day clock is calendar-based—not 24-hour periods—so a trip spanning two calendar weeks could exceed the limit. Overstays incur fines of roughly CAD 130 per day. Employers are encouraged to review travel-policy wording to ensure staff understand the conditions of visa-free entry.
