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Oman

Authentic Arabia: turquoise wadis, golden dunes, forts and fjords — easy e-visa.

Capital
Muscat
Currency
Omani rial (OMR) — one of the world's strongest currencies
Flight from Douala
~13-20h door to door (with layover)
Time difference
GMT+4 (+3h vs Cameroon)

Quieter and more authentic than its Gulf neighbours, Oman wins you over with spectacular nature and an easy way of life. You string together the majestic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, the turquoise pools of the wadis, the Wahiba dunes for a night under the stars, the forts and souks of Nizwa, and the Musandam fjords nicknamed the 'Norway of Arabia'. The e-visa is obtained online in a few days through the Royal Oman Police, and safety is exemplary — an ideal Middle East destination in winter.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Accessible visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
10 or 30 days (tourist visa depending on type)
Cost
~52 USD (10 d) to ~130 USD (30 d)
Processing
A few days (e-visa); up to ~15 days via consulate

How to apply

First check Cameroonian nationality eligibility on the official Royal Oman Police e-visa portal; if eligible, the application is fully online. Otherwise, sponsored visa (hotel/approved agency) or competent consulate.

Required documents

  • passport valid 6 months
  • digital ID photo
  • return ticket
  • confirmed hotel booking
  • health insurance
  • proof of sufficient funds

Good to know

  • •Cameroon is not visa-exempt: visa required before departure.
  • •Eligibility for the unsponsored e-visa depends on nationality — confirm on the ROP portal.
  • •No Omani embassy in Cameroon.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
300 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
900 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

450 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFA

No direct flights: connect via Doha (Qatar), Dubai/Abu Dhabi (Emirates/Etihad), Addis (Ethiopian) or Istanbul (Turkish). ~13-20h door to door.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨132 000 FCFA
🍽️60 000 FCFA
🚕66 000 FCFA
🎟️42 000 FCFA
Hostel
12 000 FCFA–21 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–108 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
750 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Muscat masterpiece (holds 20,000), open to non-Muslims outside prayers, modest dress required.

2

Wadi Shab

Canyon of turquoise pools and palm groves, with a swim to a hidden waterfall inside a cave.

3

Wahiba Sands (Sharqiya)

Golden dunes: dune-bashing, camel rides, sandboarding and a night in a Bedouin camp.

4

Nizwa Fort & Souk

17th-century circular fort and a souk famed for silver khanjars, pottery and halwa.

5

Musandam Fjords

'Norway of Arabia': fjord coastline explored by dhow, with snorkeling and dolphins.

6

Jebel Akhdar / Jebel Shams

Terraced Hajar mountain villages and Oman's 'Grand Canyon', viewpoints and hikes.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Muscat: Mutrah corniche and souk.

  2. D2

    Muscat: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah.

  3. D3

    Day trip to Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole, overnight near Sur.

  4. D4

    Drive to Wahiba Sands: dune activities, night in a desert camp.

  5. D5

    Desert sunrise, drive to Nizwa: fort & souk.

  6. D6

    Jebel Akhdar/Shams mountain villages, back to Muscat.

  7. D7

    Musandam tour (optional) or relaxed morning, then departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Oman

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: evisa.rop.gov.om

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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