United Kingdom EVW Requirements for Omani Nationals

What Is the UK EVW for Omani Citizens?

The United Kingdom EVW is an electronic visa waiver, not a visa, that authorizes Omani citizens to enter through UK borders.

This British visa waiver provides Omani citizens a single entry to the United Kingdom for up to 6 months for purposes of tourism, business, medical reasons, or study.

All passengers, including Omani adults and minors, need a visa waiver before entering the United Kingdom.

Only a few conditions are essential to be deemed eligible for the EVW as Omani national. However, if circumstances change after obtaining the UK visa waiver, travelers might require to apply again.

Entry Requirements for a UK EVW for Omanis

If you are an Omani citizen planning to apply for a UK EVW, it is advised that you read through the travel visa conditions for Omani citizens. This provides detailed advice regarding the rules and restrictions regarding travel for Omanis.

It is recommended that you check exactly what is required as part of your application before filling in the EVW visa waiver form. This will help avoid making mistakes, as any errors on the form can potentially hold up processing or even lead to rejection of your application.

Omani citizens require the following information and documents to fill in the UK EVW form:

A valid Omani passport (minimum of 6 months)
A bank card (either credit or debit) to complete the EVW processing fee payment
A current and accessible email address, required by officials to send the UK electronic visa waiver.

You will also be required to provide additional information from your Omani passport, including the passport number, date of issue, and date of expiry.

Additionally, the UK EVW application form includes questions regarding details of your trip to the UK such as flight information, dates and times of arrival and departure in the UK, and the UK accommodation address.

Travelers with dual nationality must ensure they travel with the same Omani passport used during the EVW application process.

UK EVW Application Process for Omani Citizens

Omani citizens traveling the UK must submit the EVW application form for processing before traveling. It is a straightforward process and takes just minutes to complete the form online, and means that it is no longer necessary to visit an embassy or consulate as part of the application process.

Simply fill in the UK visa waiver application form for Omanis and submit it for processing and approval. Once approved, it will be automatically linked to your passport.

If you are traveling to the UK for purposes other than tourism, business, medical reasons, or study, you are advised to visit a UK embassy or consulate. In Oman, the UK embassy is located in Muscat.

EVW visa waiver processing time for Omani nationals

Your UK EVW is usually processed and approved within 24 hours. However, Omani applicants are recommended to apply a minimum of 48 hours before traveling to provide enough time for processing.

Once it is approved, your UK electronic visa waiver will be linked electronically to your Omani passport. In addition, a copy will be sent to the email address used in the application.

Travelers from Oman have to option to show UK borders officials the approved EVW on a mobile device or the print version.

Travel to the UK from Oman

Citizens of Oman can use the UK EVW when entering the UK via land, sea, or air.

If your application is rejected, you are able to apply for a new EVW. Ensure you enter the information into the visa waiver form carefully and double-check it before submitting, as any errors can result in rejection of the application.

If your Omani passport is lost, damaged, or stolen prior to your trip to the UK, you should reapply for a UK EVW using your new passport details.

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