Muscat International Airport Transit Visa 2026
Airside transit at MCT is visa-free for all. To enter Oman, e-visa (OMR 20 online) is available for 100+ nationalities.
Airside transit zone at Muscat International Airport
MCT has a modern airside transit hall. No Oman visa needed for airside transit.
Usually need a transit visa
- • To enter Oman: nationals not on visa-free or e-visa list
Usually exempt
- • Airside transit — all nationalities
- • GCC citizens — visa-free entry
- • Oman e-visa online: USA, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, NZ, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore + 100+ others
Visa types + cost
Airside transit (no visa)
Duration
Unlimited within layover
Price
Free
Process
None.
Oman e-visa (tourist)
Duration
10 or 30 days
Price
OMR 5 (~$13) for 10-day, OMR 20 (~$52) for 30-day
Process
Apply at evisa.rop.gov.om — instant to 24h approval.
Oman transit visa (72h)
Duration
72 hours
Price
OMR 5 (~$13)
Process
Apply online at same site — for short Muscat stopovers.
Real scenarios
Scenario 1
Any passport, MCT airside layover 5 hours
No visa needed
Scenario 2
US citizen 3-day stopover in Muscat
Apply Oman e-visa (30 day) online — OMR 20
Scenario 3
Indian citizen 24h Muscat stopover to see Grand Mosque
Apply 72h Oman transit visa OMR 5
Official source
https://evisa.rop.gov.omVisa rules change frequently. Always verify with the official source before travel.