Fees · Destination Guide
Expedition diving and Arabian Sea megafauna off Dhofar's wild island frontier
Key fee: Oman tourist visa (eVisa)
Varies by nationality and visa type
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 20 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Expect standard Oman visa costs (varies by nationality and visa type) plus potential reserve-related permits. In late 2025, Oman established the Hallaniyat Islands Marine Buffer Zone reserve and the Environment Authority is expected to define access rules, fees, timing, and permitted activities. In practice, many operators will bundle required permissions into trip logistics.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman tourist visa (eVisa) | Varies by nationality and visa type Varies | Most non-GCC visitors |
| Where to pay |
Apply online through the official portal. Requirements and fees depend on passport and visa category. Always verify the latest rules before booking non-refundable travel. |
| Hallaniyat Islands Marine Buffer Zone reserve access (permit/fee) | TBA (regulations to be issued by the Environment Authority) TBA | Visitors entering reserve waters and/or landing on islands | Where to pay | Royal Decree 96/2025 established the reserve and specifies that implementing regulations will cover entry rules, fees, timing of visits, permitted activities, banned activities, and penalties. Ask your operator what is currently required for your dates. |
| Filming and drone permissions (if applicable) | Varies Project-based | Commercial filming and some drone use | Where to pay | Nature reserves and sensitive wildlife areas may restrict filming and drones. Confirm requirements with authorities and your operator, especially during seabird nesting seasons. |
| Nature reserve entry permit rules (general Oman framework) | Varies by reserve and activity Varies | Visitors to protected reserves, especially for camping, filming, or research | Where to pay | Recent reporting on Environment Authority controls highlights bans on collecting wildlife and artifacts, and permit requirements for entry and activities in reserves. Verify current Hallaniyat-specific rules with the Environment Authority or your operator. |
Fee
Varies
Apply online through the official portal. Requirements and fees depend on passport and visa category. Always verify the latest rules before booking non-refundable travel.
TBA
Royal Decree 96/2025 established the reserve and specifies that implementing regulations will cover entry rules, fees, timing of visits, permitted activities, banned activities, and penalties. Ask your operator what is currently required for your dates.
Project-based
Nature reserves and sensitive wildlife areas may restrict filming and drones. Confirm requirements with authorities and your operator, especially during seabird nesting seasons.
Varies
Recent reporting on Environment Authority controls highlights bans on collecting wildlife and artifacts, and permit requirements for entry and activities in reserves. Verify current Hallaniyat-specific rules with the Environment Authority or your operator.