Do Oman citizens need a visa for China?
No, Oman citizens can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Oman is one of 50 countries on China’s 30-day visa-free list. With an ordinary Oman passport you can stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, visiting family or friends, exchanges or transit, entering at any port open to foreigners. The policy currently runs until 31 December 2026. You still need a visa to work, study or stay longer.
Visa-free trip plans
- 30-day visa-free entry30 days
No visaMuscat → Shanghai → Muscat, 14 days
For tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit. Enter at any port open to foreigners.
Carry printed proof of your onward ticket and hotel. Airlines check before boarding. Official details: news.cn
Key facts
- Oman passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days per entry, under a policy valid until 31 December 2026.
- Oman is not among the 57 countries eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit.
- Visa-free entry never covers paid work, study or journalism.
- Verified against official Chinese government sources on 29 September 2026.
Visa-free options for Oman passports
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Common Oman itineraries
- Muscat → Shanghai → Muscat, 14 daysNo visa
30-day visa-free entry.
- Muscat → Beijing → Tokyo, 7 daysNo visa
30-day visa-free entry.
- Muscat → Chengdu → Muscat, 45 daysVisa needed
Longer than 30 days. Every visa-free route is capped at 30 days or less.
- Muscat → Sanya (Hainan) → Muscat, 10 daysNo visa
30-day visa-free entry.
- Muscat → Shanghai → Muscat, February 2027, 20 daysNot confirmed
Only if China renews the 30-day list for 2027. Not announced yet.
Frequently asked questions
Do Oman citizens need a visa for China?
No, Oman citizens can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can Oman citizens stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days per entry, counted from 00:00 on the day after you arrive.
Can I work in China without a visa?
No. Visa-free entry only covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, exchanges and transit. Paid work needs a Z visa, study an X visa and journalism a J visa.