{"id":7022050,"date":"2026-01-05T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7022050"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:57:26","slug":"oman-new-nationalities-eligible-for-the-visa-waiver-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/oman-nouvelles-nationalites-eligibles-au-programme-dexemption-de-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman: New nationalities eligible for visa waiver program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sultanate of Oman announced that it has added <strong>new nationalities to its visa waiver policy<\/strong>. This initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate mobility and attract more international visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New facilities for Turkey and Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A formal agreement between Oman and <strong>Azerbaijan<\/strong> came into effect, allowing holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports to travel between the two countries without a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 22, 2025, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/mutual-visa-exemption-between-oman-and-turkiye-comes-into-effect\/\">official communiqu\u00e9<\/a>. Oman and the <strong>T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> have established a reciprocal visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports. This new measure removes the need for pre-arrival visas for short-term tourist travel. To be eligible for the visa exemption, the stay in Oman must be for <strong>maximum 30 days<\/strong>. Travel formalities for entering Oman are becoming more accessible for Turkish nationals, as the authorities seek to boost tourist flows between the Middle East and Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Philippines<\/strong> should be eligible for the program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion plan does not stop there. Starting this year, Oman will extend visa-free access to <strong>Filipino nationals<\/strong>, thereby facilitating business and leisure travel. This decision aims to capture the rapidly growing tourism market in Southeast Asia. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/oman-to-exempt-philippines-citizens-from-tourist-visa-requirements-from-2026\/\">The latest information provided<\/a> by the authorities was December 7, 2025. Currently, there is no specific date for the exemption to come into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost international trade <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures are expected to have a significant impact on Oman's hospitality sector. By removing barriers to entry, the country hopes to stimulate business for local hotels, restaurants, and tour operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in visitor numbers should also benefit the MICE sector (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), consolidating Oman's position as a <strong>business tourism hub in the Middle East<\/strong> able to attract foreign investment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sultanate of Oman has announced that it has added new nationalities to its visa exemption policy. This initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate mobility and attract more international visitors. 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