Visa for Oman from Kenya: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Kenya apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOur guide to the Oman visa from Kenya
Yes, travellers holding a Kenyan passport must obtain a visa to visit Oman. The tourist visa is issued there under the sponsorship of a licensed Omani tourism agency, and the Embassy of Oman can provide information on the procedure.
For a Kenyan traveller, preparing a trip to Oman means fitting the itinerary to the conditions of the sponsored visa: the stated validity, the possibility of a single extension, consistent accommodation dates. It is best to clarify these points with the licensed agency or the Embassy of Oman before booking anything from Kenya.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: a Kenyan passport does not allow a tourist visit to Oman without prior formalities; a visa is needed. Oman does not issue its tourist visa directly to travellers who are not on the exemption list: the Royal Oman Police grants it under the sponsorship of a licensed Omani tourism agency. This “sponsored tourist visa” is valid for 30 days and extendable once by 30 days, according to the official “Get a sponsored tourist visa” service on gov.om (updated on 5 August 2025). To obtain it, you need to contact a licensed tourism agency or the Embassy of Oman, before booking any ticket.
How much does a visa for Oman cost from Kenya?
The official fee for a visa for Oman is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Oman really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
- ExtrasVariable
Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for a visa for Oman?
Documents required for a visa for Oman:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance
Documents and fees
The typical file includes a valid passport, the application form, recent photos, accommodation bookings, proof of funds and travel insurance covering the whole stay. The agency or the embassy may ask for other documents. Visa and agency fees should be confirmed with them before any payment.
How to apply for a visa for Oman from Kenya
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Contact a licensed Omani tourism agency, which sponsors the application, or the Embassy of Oman responsible for Kenya. Give them a precise itinerary with realistic start and end dates, so that the application matches your trip. Ask about any appointment, then submit a complete and carefully prepared file.
Where do you apply for a visa for Oman from Kenya?
A consular visa for Oman is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Kenya, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Kenya, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
Visa appointment in Kenya: which centre for which country
What if Oman has no embassy in Kenya?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Kenya, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Kenya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Oman take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
Timeframes vary and are not guaranteed: start the application early, then wait for approval before buying your ticket. If you think you may stay longer than planned, ask the sponsoring agency about the single extension before the visa expires, rather than at the last minute. Keep a copy of the visa with you throughout the stay.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Building an itinerary without considering the visa’s validity or the single-extension rule is a frequent mistake. The other pitfalls are buying tickets before the decision, insurance that does not cover all the dates and using an unlicensed agency. Finally, check that all dates match from one document to another.
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Other visa types for Oman
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Official websiteTo confirm
Express visa (business)
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
30 OMR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor Residency
Investor visa
Duration
5-10 years
Price
250–500 OMR
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
30 OMR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
20 OMR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
30 OMR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
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Medical costs and repatriation during your stay. If the consulate asks for insurance, check the required amount before buying.
- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Oman from Kenya?▾
Yes, a consular visa is required: applications are made at the embassy or consulate before departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Oman?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months beyond stay, Online application (no paper form), Passport scan (data page), Digital photo (recent), Visa fee payment, Return or onward ticket, Travel medical insurance.
How do you apply for a visa for Oman from Kenya?▾
The application goes through the embassy, consulate or an accredited visa application centre: book an appointment, assemble the file, submit it with biometric capture, then collect your passport once the decision is made.
What other visa types exist for Oman?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Oman offers among others: Express visa (business), Work visa, Student visa, Family visa, Investor Residency.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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