Oman Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Oman safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Oman scores 43/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Oman Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 30 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: avoid non-essential travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Oman has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 43 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 16 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Oman, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Oman assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Oman carries a moderate risk profile with a US State Department Advisory Level 3, alongside global health notices for dengue. Recent diplomatic developments include talks with Iran and Saudi Arabia regarding regional de-escalation and safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 04:42 UTC
How safe is Oman to visit in 2026?
Oman is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 43/100 moderate baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Oman, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Muscat, Masqaţ, Şūr), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (47/100). Governments disagree: US Level 3, UK Level 1, Canada Level 3.
Oman's score of 43 is higher than the scores of 56% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 16 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 1) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 3).
Department of State
Reconsider travelto Oman due to risk of armed conflict and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 30, 2026, fa…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Oman. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Health – editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Oman’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Oman set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Omani Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Oman, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When returning to the UK, British citiz
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Jul 22, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Oman
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Feb 11, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, (orange).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Muscat risk score moved from 42 to 43 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 3, 2026 Score Change Al Buraymī risk score moved from 41 to 40 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 3, 2026 Score Change Ḑank risk score moved from 42 to 41 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Oman
Showing 16 destination files with city-specific safety data in Oman, ranked by demand and population.
Muscat
Tier AMasqaţ
Masqaţ
Tier BMasqaţ
Şūr
Tier BJanūb ash Sharqīyah
Izkī
Tier BAd Dākhilīyah
Nakhal
Tier BJanūb al Bāţinah
Al Mazyūnah
Tier BZ̧ufār
Ar Rustāq
Tier BJanūb al Bāţinah
Nizwá
Tier BAd Dākhilīyah
Maţraḩ
Tier BMasqaţ
‘Ibrī
Tier BAz̧ Z̧āhirah
Al Muḑaybī
Tier BShamāl ash Sharqīyah
Samā’il
Tier BAd Dākhilīyah
Bawshar
Tier BMasqaţ
Şuḩār
Tier BShamāl al Bāţinah
Şalālah
Tier BZ̧ufār
As Suwayq
Tier BShamāl al Bāţinah
All towns in Oman (14 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Oman
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Oman - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
Personal attacks against foreign nationals, including sexual assault and rape, are relatively rare, but happen. Take care when walking or travelling alone, particularly at night. You should maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK. See advice for women travelling abroad.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Jul 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Oman. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Jul 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Oman’s laws and customs are very different to those in the UK and reflect the fact that Oman is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times. Make sure your actions do not offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you plan to visit religious areas.
Personal ID
Always carry a copy of the photo page of your passport and keep the original in a safe place. If you live in Oman, carry your Omani ID.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
swear in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Jul 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Oman’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Oman set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Omani Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Oman, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Jul 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 04:42:23 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
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. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Oman. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Oman
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General جو 24 : استعدادات حكومية مبكرة وخطط للتعامل مع الموسم المطري jo24.net · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General من عمان إلى الإمارات .. معرض الفرس يحتفي بأصالة الموروث العربي hespress.com · Oct 15, 2026 17:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General Το Ριάντ κατηγορεί την Τεχεράνη ότι βρίσκεται πίσω από τις συγκρούσεις με τους Χούθι skai.gr · Oct 15, 2026 16:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General المحافظين يقرر المشاركة بانتخابات الإدارة المحلية ويصادق على تشكيل مجلسه الاستشاري | حراك ammonnews.net · Oct 15, 2026 13:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Oman participates in Geneva Science & Diplomacy Anticipation Summit , explores scopes for partnerships timesofoman.com · Oct 15, 2026 13:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Oman Business : Oman Cables kicks off work on third manufacturing plant gdnonline.com · Oct 15, 2026 10:00 UTC · via GDELT
- Crime Moroccan Police Arrest Omani Man Wanted in Financial Crime Case - Morocco World News www.moroccoworldnews.com · Oct 8, 2026 17:41 UTC · via Googlenews
- General ‘Omani co-pilot was a known problem’: JD Vance asks why he was allowed to fly; Oman says no one sought Hamm... - Bhaskar English www.bhaskarenglish.in · Oct 6, 2026 03:20 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Oman
The most weather-stable two-month window for Oman is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 18°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 15 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in May–June. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Muscat
Consulate of Canada are mapped in Muscat.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 9999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 9999 |
| Fire | 9999 |
| General emergency | 9999 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Oman
Official decision override: Reconsider Travel. Regional security conditions and aviation guidance in the Middle East and Gulf region warrant caution during travel planning to Oman, despite moderate overall safety indicators.
Top risk drivers
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Regional airspace and travel advisories
· advisory
Advisory score 70 reflects elevated official caution regarding regional security and airspace considerations in the Middle East and Gulf region.
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Environmental heat and weather factors
· environmental
Environmental score 50 indicates above-average climate exposure requiring management of local weather conditions in Salalah.
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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Environmental risk
· Environmental
Air quality, heat, or other environmental factors elevated.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
Recent intelligence
- EU Aviation Safety Agency issues advisory for airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Gulf of Oman [source]
- Oman travel registration and security updates updated by government bodies [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current travel advisory for Oman?
Current official government advisories for Oman: The US rates it Level 3: Reconsider Travel; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Avoid non-essential travel.
Is Oman safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 43/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Oman?
The current US State Department advisory level for Oman is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
When is the best time to visit Oman?
January–February is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Oman is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 18°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 15 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Oman?
extreme heat: May–June.
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