🇴🇲 Travel facts Oman
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Oman — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Currency | Rial Omani (OMR) |
| Timezone | UTC+4 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 6.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 9999 |
| Plug | Type G · 240 V / 50 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Oman?
Passport required; eVisa must be applied for online in advance (10 days approx. 5 OMR, 30 days approx. 20 OMR).
Apply only through the official site of the Royal Oman Police (evisa.rop.gov.om). Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Oman?
Approx. 10%, often already included as a service charge.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Oman?
Adapter needed: Plug type G, 240 V / 50 Hz.
British type G — bring an adapter.
Can you drink tap water in Oman?
Partly — varies regionally, bottled water is recommended if in doubt.
Usually drinkable in hotels, but bottled water is still recommended.
What can I bring back from Oman to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Oman?
No EU roaming — book an eSIM in advance or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Oman?
Rial (OMR); cards are common, cash for souks, taxis and small shops.
What should I know about health in Oman?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Oman travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
