
South Africa visa for citizens of Oman
Citizens of Oman need an e-visa to travel to South Africa. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $56, government fee included.
For citizens of Oman: the passport opens 48 countries visa-free; Muscat — Pretoria: ≈ 6,390 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a South Africa visa cost for citizens of Oman?
Can I travel to South Africa without a visa on a Oman passport?
No: citizens of Oman need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $56, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaSouth Africa visa rules at a glance
- With a Oman passport you can visit 48 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 39 with an e-visa; 82 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Oman passport ranks 107th of 199.
- Oman passport: visa-free access to 48 countries; South Africa passport: 60.
- Citizens of Oman and South Africa can travel together visa-free to 23 countries, for example: Georgia, Palestine, Seychelles, Russia, Thailand, Tunisia, Mauritius, Malaysia, Zambia, Singapore, Macau, Botswana, Philippines, Micronesia, and Barbados.
- Citizens of South Africa, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Oman. Oman visa for citizens of South Africa
Travelling to South Africa: good to know
- Muscat — Pretoria: about 6,390 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.
- Local time: Muscat 12:00 — Pretoria 10:00.
- Local currency: South African Rand.
- Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, and Northern Sotho.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ZAR 16.
- South Africa is the 125th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Oman.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Oman:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Africa
Visa rules for South Africa for citizens of countries bordering Oman:
Official portal: eta.dha.gov.za
How to get a South Africa visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a South Africa visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Muscat — Pretoria?
About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,390 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with South Africa?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.
Do citizens of South Africa need a visa for Oman?
Citizens of South Africa, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Oman.
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