🇴🇲 Oman visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian citizens need an e-visa for Oman, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Mauritania passport holders
Before traveling to Oman, Mauritanian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Oman government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Oman immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Mauritanian passport ranks #157 worldwide, opening 53 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Oman is not among them — it is one of the 102 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Omani citizens can enter Mauritania visa on arrival.
Across Western Asia as a whole, 2 of 17 destinations are open to Mauritanian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Oman
- Capital
- Muscat
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Omani rial (ر.ع.)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Oman?
Mauritanian citizens need an e-visa for Oman, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Mauritanian citizens apply online for entry to Oman?
Yes. Oman offers an online e-visa for Mauritania passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Oman?
The currency in Oman is the Omani rial (ر.ع.). The capital city is Muscat.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Mauritanian citizens traveling to Oman. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Oman embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.