The agreement between Russia and Oman to mutually waive visas will come into force on the 18th of July, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Signed in April, the agreement allows Russian citizens to stay in Oman without a visa for up to 30 days per visit, provided their purpose is not permanent residence, education, or employment requiring a work permit. The total visa-free stay must not exceed 90 days within a calendar year.
The same conditions apply to Omani nationals traveling to Russia.
The visa waiver agreement was signed in Moscow on 22nd of April, 2025, following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman.
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