Is It Safe to Travel to Oman in 2026?
Oman - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
⚠ Reconsider Travel
The U.S. State Department recommends reconsidering travel to Oman due to elevated risks. Key factors: terrorism, civil_unrest.
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan.
Is It Safe to Travel to Oman in 2026?
Oman is currently rated Level 3 — Reconsider Travel by the U.S. Department of State. Reconsider travel to Oman due to risk of armed conflict and terrorism. U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Oman and are restricted from certain areas.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- terrorism
- civil_unrest
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Reconsider travel to Oman due to risk of armed conflict and terrorism., Armed conflict involving Iranian-supported Houthis poses risks to safety and travel., Attacks can occur with little or no warning, especially around holidays..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks from potential terrorist attacks and civil unrest, particularly in areas near the Yemen border and in cities like Duqm and Musandam province.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to the risk of terrorism and civil unrest, alongside restrictions on movement in certain areas, which could affect meetings and travel plans.
Families with children should avoid travel to Oman due to the heightened risk of terrorism and armed conflict, particularly in restricted areas that could jeopardize safety and access to healthcare.
Remote workers may find suitable environments in urban areas but should be cautious of connectivity issues and the potential for sudden security escalations, especially near conflict zones.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Oman.
Regional Safety Breakdown
Do Not Travel Zones
The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to the following areas due to extreme risk:
- Duqm city
- Musandam province
- Yemen border area
▶Level 4 — Do Not Travel3 regions
▶Duqm city
Travel to Duqm city is restricted due to safety risks.
▶Musandam province
Travel to Musandam province is restricted due to safety risks.
▶Yemen border area
Do not travel to the Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict.
▶Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution1 region
▶Oman
Oman has 4 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Oman has an overall threat severity of 7.2 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 4.0/10, terrorism risk 7.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Not Free — scored 24/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Omani Rial (OMR)
Language
Arabic
Notable restrictions:
- Do not travel to the Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict.
- Travel to Duqm city or Musandam province is restricted due to safety risks.
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
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More Oman Data
Not Free — 24/100 on the Freedom House index.
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