Oman to Allow Visa-Free Entry for Filipino Tourists Starting 2026
- Publish date: Friday، 21 November 2025 Reading time: two min read
Oman will remove visa requirements for Filipino travelers by 2026, allowing two-week stays without prior approval and aiming to boost tourism between the two countries.
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Filipino tourists will soon be able to enter Oman without a visa. The Oman Embassy confirmed that the country is set to roll out visa-free access for Filipinos by 2026, allowing visits of up to two weeks.
The update was shared during Oman’s National Day celebration in Makati City, where Oman Ambassador to the Philippines Nasser Said Abdullah Al Manwari said the new policy will make Oman the first Middle Eastern country to waive visa requirements for Filipino visitors.
Two-Week Stay Without Visa Starting 2026
Ambassador Manwari said the visa-free entry is expected to start next year and is aimed at making travel between the two countries easier.
“This is the first country in the Middle East that will waive the visa for the Filipino people. So you can enjoy Oman anytime without visa,” he said, noting that the two-week visa-free period will take effect in 2026.
He added that the change is expected to significantly increase the number of Filipino tourists traveling to Oman.
Plans to Expand Direct Flights
Oman currently offers direct flights from Manila to Muscat. According to the ambassador, discussions are underway to add more travel options, including a possible direct route to Cebu.
“There is a plan to have another direct flight to Cebu… We are working on that, and we are looking to increase the flights from Manila, but the capacity of NAIA may limit it for now,” he explained.
Oman Promotes Tourism to Filipino Travelers
Ambassador Manwari encouraged Filipinos to visit Oman, highlighting the country’s landscapes and diverse attractions.
“We have mountains, we have the coast, we have desert sands. For our Filipino friends, please visit Oman. It is something amazing. It is unique in the Middle East,” he said.
The visa-free policy is part of Oman’s wider push to attract more international tourists and strengthen its ties with the Philippines.