Visa Information

Customers travelling to BAHRAIN may be required to get their visas verified. After verification, the relevant office will insert an ‘OK to Board’ message in the booking. 

‘OK to Board’ message is mandatory for the below categories:

• All Customers holding ECR Passport
• All Customers travelling with a print out of Labour & Work e – visa.

‘OK to Board’ can be processed at IndiGo’s Sales Office in Bahrain location mentioned below. The staff concerned will verify the authenticity of the visa and insert “OK to Board” message on PNR. A service charge of 3 BHD will be levied to the sponsor at the time of verification of visa. This charge may change without prior notice. Please note that the visa copy will be retained by the office / agency.

a. IndiGo Sales Office

World Trade Service, UNITAG HOUSE 152, Government Avenue Manama Centre 315, P.O BOX 830, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel: 17200001

Email: Bah.IndiGo@worldtravelservice-bh.com

Working Hours: 0800 hrs. -1600 hrs. Saturday to Thursday

Customers travelling to UAE (Dubai and Sharjah) maybe required to get their visas verified. After verification, the relevant office will insert an ‘OK to Board’ message in the booking.
 
Please note that ‘OK to Board’ message is not required for the following categories of travellers for travel to UAE (Dubai and Sharjah):

• Customers holding valid Resident Permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa
• Customers eligible for “Visa On Arrival” irrespective of nationality
• Customers travelling with a print-out of Business & Tourist e-Visa

‘OK to Board’ message is mandatory for the below categories:

• All customers holding ECR (Emigration Check Required) passport
• All customers travelling with a print-out of Labour & Work e-visa

‘OK to Board’ can be processed at IndiGo’s Sales Office in Dubai or any of the Akbar Travels or Deira Travel locations listed below.  The staff concerned will verify the authenticity of the visa and insert “OK to Board” message on PNR. A service charge of AED 20 will be levied to the sponsor at the time of verification of visa. This charge may change without prior notice. Please note that the visa copy will be retained by the office / agency.

a.  IndiGo Sales Office

203, 2nd Floor, Single Business Tower (Near Business Bay Metro Station), Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box: 487681, Dubai, U.A.E., Tel: 00971 4 3216900; Working hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5.30 pm, Sunday Closed

b.  Akbar Travels

c.  Deira Travel & Tourist Agency

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Additional Information: Passports must be machine readable to enter and transit.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. E-visas can be obtained before departure at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/
2. Nationals of India with a visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State , valid for the period of intended stay, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They must have a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation and a health insurance. This also applies to accompanying spouse and children younger than 18 years. 

3. Information 1: Visa on arrival fee must be paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.

4. Passengers with a "Visa Deposit Receipt" can obtain a visa on arrival.
5. Visas can be obtained at https://www.rop.gov.om/OnlineServices/eVisa/en/

Additional Information:

1. Valid visas in a full or invalidated travel document are accepted if accompanied by a new travel document of the same nationality.
2. TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 Hours. The connecting flight must be booked on the same ticket. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Information 1: Exempt are holders of: Employment Visa, Family Joining/Family Residence Visa, Student Resident Visa, Investor Resident Visa.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the arrival date.

Additional Information:

1. Passports must be machine readable to enter.
2. Visitors must hold return/onward tickets. 

Information 1: This does not apply to passengers with a visa type Family-Senior State.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. Indian, Pakistani and Thai nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return tickets.
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
2. Ukrainian Nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return ticket
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
3. Iranian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days or according to hotel reservation and under following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return ticket
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
   4. The visa is granted for the specific period according to the Minister’s Decision No. 19 of 2007, which is
      • An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of one month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
      • Entry visa on arrival or business visa for a period of 1 month and maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month (a businessman visa is granted if there is an invitation letter from a Qatari establishment)
4. Belarussian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days and under following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. The possession of the entry visa holder a cash amount equivalent to 1000 US dollars or a valid credit card
   3. Confirmed return tickets
   4. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
   5. The visa is granted for the specified period according to the Minister’s decision No. 19 of 2007, which is:
      • An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of 1 month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
      • Entry visa on arrival (for businessman) for a period of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month.
5. Nationals of below listed 6 countries can obtain joint tourist visa on arrival for a fee of 100 riyals for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for a similar period, and under the following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return tickets
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

   VISA on arrival for a fee of QAR 100 for a period of 30 days renewable for similar period for Nationals of following countries
   Falkland Islands	Macao
   Taiwan	Mauritius
   French Guyana	Montenegro

6. Nationals of 40 countries as listed below can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for similar period and under following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return ticket
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

   Free visa upon arrival for 30 days renewable for another 30 days for Nationals of the following countries
   Panama	Azerbaijan	Bosnia & Herzegovina	San Marino
   Macedonia	Mexico	Indonesia	Cuba
   Surinam	Paraguay	Peru	Ecuador
   Lebanon	Chile	Georgia	USA
   Brazil	Costa Rica	Venezuela	Britain
   Andorra	Canada	Vatican	Maldives
   Bolivia	Australia	Ireland	Singapore
   South Africa	Hong Kong	New Zealand	Colombia
   Guyana	Brunei	Kazakhstan	Uruguay
   Monaco	China	Moldov	Japan

7. Nationalities of below listed 42 countries can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 90 days, which cannot be extended, under the following conditions:
   1. Valid passport for at least six months
   2. Confirmed return ticket
   3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

   Free visa upon arrival for 90 days not renewable for Nationals of the following countries
   Armenia	France	Bulgaria	Denmark
   Germany	Luxemburg	Slovakia	Antigua and Barbuda
   Iceland	Estonia	Cyprus	Poland
   Czechia	Austria	Malta	Switzerland
   Serbia	Belgium	Portugal	Croatia
   Lithuania	Romania	Greece	Netherlands
   Spain	Finland	Bahamas	Sweden
   Hungary	Lichtenstein	Slovenia	Turkey
   Italy	Argentina	Turkish Cyprus	Seychelles
   Dominican Republic	Norway	Malaysia	Latvia
   		Russia	South Korea

HAYYA Card Holders

1. Hayya card holder entry is suspended effective 23/12/22 with exception of Hayya organizers until further notice.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa exemptions:

1. Nationals of Nepal if not arriving from or not transiting through China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Macao (SAR China) or Pakistan.
2. Holders of a Re-entry Permit issued by India
3. Holders of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card
4. A maximum stay of 60 days for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Syria
5. Holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Belarus, Denmark and Singapore.
6. A maximum stay of 90 days:
   1. for holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports issued to nationals of Egypt,
   2. for holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued to nationals of Nicaragua,
   3. or holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Paraguay, Peru, Russian Fed., Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela and Viet Nam.
   4. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Armenia, Germany, Greece, Japan, Lithuania, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine.
   5. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of France.
      Information 1: The max. stay is granted within 6 months.
7. A maximum stay of 60 days for holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Cambodia.
8. A maximum stay of 30 days:
   1. for holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Croatia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Philippines, Tajikistan and Uruguay.
   2. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Bangladesh and Turkmenistan.

Visa Issuance:

1. Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Rep.), Lao People's Dem. Rep., Luxembourg, Marshall Isl., Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russian Fed., Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Isl., Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, USA, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu and Vietnam holding a printed copy of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days, when:
   1. holding a normal passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, containing at least two unused visa pages, and holding a return/onward ticket, and
   2. arriving at Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Hyderabad (HYD), Kochi (COK), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM) or Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).
      1. The ETA can be obtained online 4 to 30 days before travel at Indian Visa Online.
      2. Visa on arrival allows only a single entry and is issued max. 2 times in a calendar year. 
      3. Visa on arrival is not available to persons of Pakistani origin. ETA Fee (paid online): USD 60.
2. Holders of normal passports issued by the Palestinian Territory, holding a printed copy of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days, when:
   1. holding a normal passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, containing at least two unused visa pages, and holding a return/onward ticket, and
   2. arriving at Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Hyderabad (HYD), Kochi (COK), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM) or Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).
      1. The ETA can be obtained online 4 to 30 days before travel at Indian Visa Online.
      2. Visa on arrival allows only a single entry and is issued max. 2 times in a calendar year.
      3. Visa on arrival is not available to persons of Pakistani origin. ETA Fee (paid online): USD 60

Additional Information:

1. TWOV (Transit without Visa):
   1. Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours. For details,click here.
   2. Not applicable to stateless persons and refugees.
   3. Hotel facilities are available in Terminal 3 at Delhi (DEL), provided holding boarding card for connecting flight.
2. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Cards have indefinite validity, regardless of the expiry date specified on the card, provided the PIO card holder has a valid passport.
3. Indian visa stickers have no seal/signature from the issuing authority.
   1. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
4. Nationals of Maldives must have at least 60 days between visits. The max. stay is granted within 6 months.
5. Nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Sudan holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. (S  Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
6. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) (excluding holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) and Macao (SAR China) passports) holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
7. Nationals of any country being of Pakistani origin holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
8. Stateless persons and refugees holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
9. Visa extensions possible, except for "T" (tourist) visas and Transit visas, by applying at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
10. Valid visas in expired passports are still acceptable, provided accompanied by a valid passport of the same nationality of the expired passport.
11. Holders of visas that specifically state the city/airport of entry must enter India at the specified city/airport. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
12. Visa exemption does not apply to nationals of Cyprus, Hungary, Israel, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Russian Fed. and Tajikistan holding diplomatic or official passport, if employed by an international organization
13. Nationals of any country other than Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal, belonging to a Tourist Group arriving by air for a stay of a specified period: Travel agency (approved by the Indian Ministry of Tourism) should obtain prior permission from the Immigration Officer in charge. The representative of the local travel agency will be held responsible for accompanying the group at all times during their stay in India. Permission to enter the country will be granted only upon submission of the name of the group, the number of passengers, details of the itinerary (incl. port of departure) and passport number, date of birth and nationality of each passenger. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
14. Restricted/Protected Area Permits: A permit is required for foreigners wishing to visit the following:
    1. Protected Areas:
       1. Parts of State of Manipur
       2. Parts of State of Mizoram
       3. Parts of State of Arunachal Pradesh
       4. Whole of State of Nagaland
       5. Whole of State of Sikkim
       6. Parts of State of Uttaranchal.
       7. Parts of State of Jammu and Kashmir.
       8. Parts of State of Rajasthan.
       9. Parts of State of Himachal Pradesh.
    2. Restricted Areas:
       1. Whole of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
       2. Part of the state of Sikkim
          Information 1: Not required for nationals of:
15. Bhutan traveling by air to/from Bhutan via Bagdogra,
16. Nepal travelling by air to/from Kathmandu.
17. If surface travel via restricted areas is involved, passengers must hold a "pass" issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office or the Superintendent of police, or the diplomatic representation of India in Bhutan or Nepal.

Warning:

1. Holders of normal passports issued by Pakistan must hold 2 copies of their visa application form (issued by an Indian embassy / high commission).
2. Visitors holding tourist or business visas must hold return / onward tickets. (See NOTE 57490) (See NOTE 57548)
   Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders
   Information 2: Not applicable to holders of multiple entry visa, issued for validity period of at least 1 year.

Passport Requirement: Passport required.

Passport exemptions:

1. Holders of an Emergency Identity Certificate issued to nationals of India.
2. Holders of photo identity cards issued to nationals of India, provided arriving directly by air from Nepal.
3. Holders of photo identity cards issued to nationals of Nepal, provided arriving directly by air from Nepal.
4. Holders of a UN "Laissez-Passer".
5. Holders of a German identity document (Kinderausweis) issued to minors.
6. Holders of a Certificate of Identity issued to refugees and stateless persons residing in India, provided endorsed with a No Objection to Return to India (NORI) Certificate.
7. Holders of travel documents issued to stateless persons and refugees.

Document Validity:

1. Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival.
2. British passports endorsed British Citizen that have been extended 12 months by an extension stamp contained within the passport are accepted.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:

1. Nationals of Pakistan are only allowed to enter or transit through India if arriving at Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL) or Mumbai (BOM).
2. Visitors holding tourist or business visas must hold return/onward tickets.

   Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.

   Information 2: Not applicable to holders of multiple entry visa, issued for validity period of at least 1 year.

3. Passengers arriving from Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone must enter India through one of the following airports: Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Cochin (COK), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM). Admission is refused if arriving at any other airport.
4. Admission and transit refused to holders of Iraqi "S" series passport

Additional Information:

1. Minors: Nationals of India or Nepal, traveling directly from Nepal, aged:
   1. up to/incl. 9 years of age, do not require any documentation, if accompanied by parents/guardian, or
   2. 10 up to/incl. 18 years of age, can travel with a certified identity document containing photo, issued by the Principal or Head of an educational institution.
2. Indian law does not permit dual nationality for nationals of India. An Indian national holding dual nationality must contact their embassy/high commission for further information.
3. Passengers arriving from Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone at Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Cochin (COK), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM) are subject to enhanced passenger screening and medical checks.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa exemptions: Passengers of Turkish origin with a foreign passport and a national ID card issued by Turkey (Nufus Card).

• Visa Issuance: E-visas can be obtained before departure at www.evisa.gov.tr. Passengers must have an electronic or a printed e-visa confirmation.

Additional Information: Visitors exceeding the allowed time of stay must obtain a permit of residence ("Ikamet Vesikasi") at immigrations and must present it upon departure.   

Warning: Visitors who require a visa and do not hold return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Passport Requirement: Passport required.

Document Validity: Normal passports issued to nationals of India must be valid for a minimum of 90 days from the arrival date.

Minors: Up to/inclusive 18 years of age may be included in parent's passport.

Warning:

1. Passengers holding travel documents not printed in the Latin alphabet will be refused entry.
2. Passports and all other travel documents in booklet form of all non-Turkish nationals must contain at least 1 unused visa page. Please note that this does not include the page reserved for "Observations" or "Amendments and Endorsements".
3. Passports and other travel documents accepted for entry are considered valid until the day before the expiration date.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Additional Information: Passengers with a work permit traveling to Kuwait for the first time are required to hold an original Criminal Clearance Certificate authenticated by Kuwait Embassy in the country of residence. In case of no Kuwait Embassy in the country of residence, authentication is not required.

Warning: 

1. Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
2. Passengers with an article-14 visa in their passport are not allowed to re-enter Kuwait with this visa even if it is still valid. The article-14 visa is an exit permit.

Passport Requirement: Passport required.

Document Validity:

1. Passport and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for minimum 6 months from the arrival date.
2. Passports and other travel documents accepted for entry are considered valid until the day before the expiration date.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:
Passengers are not allowed to enter.

Information 1: This does not apply to children, husbands and wives of nationals of Kuwait.

Information 2: This does not apply to domestic workers accompanied by nationals of Kuwait.

Information 3: This does not apply to passengers with a visa or an e-visa issued by Kuwait.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa exemptions: Nationals of India for a maximum stay of 90 days.

Visa Issuance:

1. Nationals of India traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must have a hotel reservation confirmation. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 60 days.
2. Passengers traveling on business or on duty can obtain a visa on arrival if holding an application form approved by the Maldives Immigration.

Additional Information: 
Visitors are required to hold at least USD 100.- per person per day to cover their stay.
Information 1: This does not apply to passengers with a Maldivian sponsor.

Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Passport Requirement: Passport required.

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 1 month from the arrival date.

Additional Information:

1. Passports must be machine-readable to enter and transit.
2. Minors must have their own passport.

Warning:

1. Minors: Minors must have their own passport.
2. Passengers with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.
3. Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance: Passengers traveling as tourist can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. 

Additional Information:

1. Military: Nepal has no sea harbour, therefore Merchant Seamen cannot be travelling on duty to Nepal.
2. TWOV (Transit with VISA): Holders of confirmed onward tickets transiting. (Indigo doesn’t accept any TWOV as we don’t have any agreement with OAL.)
3. If a Nepali passport holder is travelling out of India on an international flight to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, U.A.E. Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Libya and Lebanon (Only if his / her port of boarding is from India). They must carry this NOC letter from Nepal embassy.
4. If they are through checked-in from Nepal (KTM) and are connecting as Direct Transit customer then they do not need the same.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Passport Exemptions: Nationals of India with a Voter’s registration card, if arriving directly from India. 

Note: Aadhar card is not a travelling document to KTM

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:  Passengers with a handwritten passport are not allowed to enter.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Following are the Visa Exemptions:

• Nationals of Oman.
• Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
• Holders of a visa or entrance stamp for Dubai, provided arriving directly from the Emirate of Dubai (visa must be valid for at least 21 days on arrival).
  • issued to nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malaysia, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela,
  • issued to holders of British passports,
  • issued to holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) passports,
  • issued to holders of Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passports.
• Holders of a visa or entrance stamp for Qatar if arriving directly from Qatar (visa must specify that it is valid for travel to Oman and must be valid for at least one month on arrival).
  • issued to nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malaysia, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela,
  • issued to holders of British passports,
  • issued to holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) passports,
  • issued to holders of Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passports.

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

• Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit time of 6 hours. For details, click here.

Merchant Seamen:

• Same regulations as for normal passport holders apply.

Crew Members:

• Visa not required.
• Period of stay is based on scheduled departing flight. Crew of ad-hoc flights are permitted to stay up to 5 days.

Military:

• Same regulations as for passengers apply.

Visa Issuance:

• Holders of normal passports issued to nationals of New Zealand traveling as tourist can obtain a single entry visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 3 months. Free of charge.
• Holders of normal, emergency or temporary passports issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam and Korea (Rep.) traveling as tourist can obtain a single entry visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 1 month. Free of charge.
• Holders of normal, emergency or temporary passports issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Korea (Rep.) and New Zealand traveling on business can obtain a multiple entry visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 3 weeks. Fee: OMR 50. (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.
• Holders of normal, emergency or temporary passports issued to nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malaysia, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela can obtain a visa on arrival, (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.

  –   provided traveling as tourist, for a max. stay of 1 month (single entry). Extension of a further 1 month is possible. Fee: Between OMR 5 and OMR 20.
  –   provided traveling on business, for a max. stay of 3 weeks (multiple entry). Fee: OMR 50.

• Holders of British normal, emergency or temporary passports can obtain a visa on arrival, (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.

  –   provided traveling as tourist, for a max. stay of 1 month (single entry). Extension of a further 1 month is possible. Fee: Between OMR 5 and OMR 20.
  –   provided traveling on business, for a max. stay of 3 weeks (multiple entry). Fee: OMR 50

• Holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) passports can obtain a visa on arrival, (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.

  –   provided traveling as tourist, for a max. stay of 1 month (single entry). Extension of a further 1 month is possible. Fee: Between OMR 5 and OMR 20.
  –   provided traveling on business, for a max. stay of 3 weeks (multiple entry). Fee: OMR 50

• Holders of Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) nomal passports can obtain a visa on arrival, (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card

  –   provided traveling as tourist, for a max. stay of 1 month (single entry). Extension of a further 1 month is possible. Fee: Between OMR 5 and OMR 20.
  –   provided traveling on business, for a max. stay of 3 weeks (multiple entry). Fee: OMR 50

• Alien residents of GCC Member States employed as high-skilled professionals can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 28 days if arriving directly from a GCC Member State. For details, click here. Facility also available to accompanying spouse and children, if their residence permit is valid for at least 3 months. Extension of further 7 days possible. Fee: OMR 5 per person. List of eligible professions available at Sultanate of Oman (Royal Oman Police). (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.
• Employees (housemaid, nanny, cook or chauffeur) of nationals or residents of GCC Member States can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month, provided accompanying the sponsor or a family member of the sponsor, and residence permit is valid for at least 3 months. For details, click here. Extension of 1 month possible. Fee: employees of nationals of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia: OMR 5, otherwise free of charge. (See NOTE 51957)
  • NOTE 51957: There are no currency exchange facilities available at Salalah (SLL). Visa on arrival fee must by paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.
• Holders of consular, diplomatic, official, service and special passports issued to nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malaysia, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela and Yemen can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge.
• Holders of British diplomatic and official passports can obtain their visa on arrival, free of charge.
• Holders of diplomatic, service and special passports issued to nationals of Algeria can obtain their visa on arrival for a max. stay of 90 days, free of charge.
• Holders of Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) diplomatic and official passports can obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge.
• Nationals of any country can obtain a single entry transit visa on arrival for a max. stay of 72 hours, provided visa has been pre-arranged in advance with the airline. Fee: OMR 5, free of charge for transit of max. 24 hours.

Additional Information:

• A residency visa is issued to alien residents of Oman instead of a residence permit.

Warning:

• Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
• Exempt are holders of: Employment Visa, Family Joining/Family Residence Visa, Student Resident Visa, Investor Resident Visa.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Following are the Passport Exemptions:

• Holders of a National ID Card issued to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
• Holders of a National ID Card issued to nationals of Oman.
• Holders of emergency or temporary passports.
• Holders of travel documents issued to stateless persons.

Document Validity:

• Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
• Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued to nationals of Oman must be valid on arrival.
• Passports issued to nationals of Thailand must be valid for at least 1 month from date of arrival.
• Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued to residents of Oman must be valid on arrival.
• British passports endorsed British Citizen that have been extended 12 months by an extension stamp contained within the passport are accepted.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:

• Admission is refused to nationals of Israel.
• Admission and transit refused to holders of Iraqi "S" series passports.

Crew Members:

• Passport and Crew Member ID Card are required. Passport must contain enough unused pages in case an additional immigration stamp is required. Crew have to complete a General Declaration Form upon arrival. For crew of ad-hoc flights this form is completed by Oman Air Handling at Muscat International Airport. All crew must wear a uniform.

Military:

• Same regulations as for passengers apply.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

• Visa Issuance: E-visas can be obtained before departure at https://visa.visitsaudi.com/. Passengers must have an e-visa confirmation.

Additional Information:

1. A pilgrim visa is worded in the Arab language only. Business and visitors' visas are bilingual (Arabic/English).
2. Valid visas in expired passports are accepted, if accompanied by a valid passport of the same nationality.
3. For infant’s below 6 months will be issued visa on arrival in concurrence to the father’s Iqama.

Warning: Passengers without an Umrah visa issued by Saudi Arabia are not allowed to perform Umrah.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:

1. The following passengers are allowed to enter. 

   Information 1: First degree family members of nationals of Saudi Arabia. 

   Information 2: Passengers with an exit/entry, work, residence or visit visa issued by Saudi Arabia. 

   Information 3: Passengers with a tourist visa issued by Saudi Arabia.

   Information 4: Domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor. 

   Information 5: Umrah passengers.

2. Passengers arriving from Iran, Lebanon or Turkey are not allowed to enter.

Additional Information:

1. Minors: Minors younger than 1 year with their own passport can obtain a visa on arrival if traveling with one parent. The parent must have a residence permit issued by Saudi Arabia.
2. Visitors are required to comply with local laws in respect of general appearance and behavior. Those not complying could be refused entry.
3. The Approved Airports for Hajj and Umrah travel in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia are Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu and Taif.
4. Tourists who are permitted for on arrival visa to KSA are as follows:
   1. Anyone holding one of the three visas (American – British – Schengen), they can obtain a tourist visa from the airport for parents, grandparents, and children up to age of 18 provided their visa should be used once. They must have visited these countries once on these visas. 
   2. Has a valid residency permit in one of the gulf countries. However, before entering the country they should apply for online e visa where they need to mention all the details of the resident document, which further shall be verified by the Airline staff.
   3. For those, travelling with a pre-approved tourist visa online and do not meet at least one of the conditions mentioned above, will not be allowed to enter KSA.

Warning:

1. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Iran, Lebanon or Turkey are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers must download and register on the TAWAKKALNA app before departure or on arrival.
3. Passengers with a visit visa must have medical insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. E-visas can be obtained before departure at evisa.gov.bh. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
2. Passengers with a visa issued by Saudi Arabia, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They must have a confirmed return/onward ticket. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks.

Additional Information:

1. Return or onward ticket required for Visit Visa.
2. Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and provide an address in Bahrain. Please check for the same before check-in.
3. POE clearance if Indian national is holding ECR passport holding work visa.

Warning:

Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. E-visas can be obtained by authorized visa agents/partners or local contacts before departure at http://www.ica.gov.sg/. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation with barcode.
2. Expectant mothers visiting Singapore for the purpose of delivering their child in Singapore must apply for a Visit Pass prior to their visit. The Visit Pass can be applied for at ica.gov.sg(Apply for Visit Pass). Applications take 4 to 6 weeks to process. A Visit Pass is not required for nationals of Singapore or residents of Singapore holding a Re-entry Permit issued by Singapore.

Additional Information:

1. Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
2. TWOV (Transit without VISA)
   1. Holders of onward tickets in transit. For details, click here.
   2. Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (Rep.), Russian Fed., Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan holding onward tickets for a max transit time of 96 hours under the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF). For details ,click here. Leaving the transit area is allowed.
   3. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) and India can also transit, for up to 96 hours without a visa under the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) on either the outbound or return leg of the same journey (but not on both). Leaving the transit area is allowed.
   4. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) and India may use the VFTF if holding a Residence Permit (still valid for at least one month) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, USA and United Kingdom.
   5. Holders of a valid single entry visa (or multiple entry visa valid for at least one month) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom to nationals of China (People's Rep.) and India may use the VFTF. After using a single entry visa and the VFTF was not used on the outbound leg of the journey, the VFTF can only be used on the return leg with a direct transit through Singapore from the country that issued the visa to the country of residence (e.g., SYD-SIN-PEK).
   6. Hotel accommodation is available within the transit area of Singapore Airport (SIN).
   7. 6E is a low cost carrier which is why we provide only point to point journey and no transfer desk facility is available in SIN transit area.
3. Military:
   1. Visa not required, if holding Military ID Card with movement order issued to:
   2. members of "Her Majesty's Forces", or
   3. US military personnel (movement order must be authorized by the commander of the unit).

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Admission and Transit Restrictions:

1. Admission refused to holders of passports issued by Kosovo (Rep.).
2. Admission and transit refused to holders of Iraqi "S" series passports.

Minors:  Passport not required for children up to/ incl. 15 years of age provided travelling with a parent or legal guardian, and being registered in the passport or passport replacing document of the companion.

Passport Requirement: Passport required.

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Visa Issuance:

1. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) can be obtained before departure at www.eta.gov.lk
2. Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before departure traveling as tourists can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on arrival.
3. Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival.

Additional Information:

1. It is mandatory for all passengers travelling to and from Sri Lanka to fill Arrival/Departure cards online by visiting www.immigration.gov.lk within 3 days to departure. 

Warning:

Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. Nationals of India with a normal passport traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival at Bangkok (BKK and DMK), Chiang Mai (CNX), Chiang Rai (CEI), Hat Yai (HDY), Krabi (KBV), Phuket (HKT), Samui Int'l (USM), Sukhothai Int'l (THS), Surat Thani (URT) and Utapao (UTP) for a maximum stay of 15 days. They must have a confirmed return/onward ticket with a departure within 15 days from arrival date, a proof of accommodation, 1 recent passport photo and at least THB 10,000.- per person (or THB 20,000.- per family). Their passport must contain at least 1 unused visa page and the visa fee must be paid in cash only and in THB.
2. Nationals of India with an emergency passport traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival at Bangkok (BKK and DMK), Chiang Mai (CNX), Chiang Rai (CEI), Hat Yai (HDY), Krabi (KBV), Phuket (HKT), Samui Int'l (USM), Sukhothai Int'l (THS), Surat Thani (URT) and Utapao (UTP) for a maximum stay of 15 days. They must have a confirmed return/onward ticket with a departure within 15 days from arrival date, a proof of accommodation, 1 recent passport photo and at least THB 10,000 per person (or THB 20,000 per family). Their passport must contain at least 1 unused visa page and the visa fee must be paid in cash only and in THB.

Additional Information:

1. ACMECS Single Visa issued by Cambodia and Thailand are valid for 90 days from the date of issue and are valid for a stay of 60 days in Thailand. Holders of visas issued by Cambodia (marked KHA) will be required to pay their fee for Thailand upon arrival in Thailand.
2. Visitors older than 12 years who have a visa must hold sufficient funds to cover their stay (at least THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family). Proof of funds includes Letters of Credit, vouchers, Miscellaneous Charges Orders (MCO) or well-known credit cards, which are honored in Thailand.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Exception: When applying for a visa on arrival, normal passports issued to nationals of India must be valid for a minimum of 30 days from the arrival date.

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

1. E-visas can be obtained before departure at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/HomePage.aspx(for Dubai) or https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login (for other emirates). Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
2. Nationals of India with a normal passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date with a visa issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days.
3. Passengers with a normal passport and a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 96 hours, 30 days or 90 days. Passengers must have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date. The visa approved before departure must be deposited by the sponsor at the Immigration Authorities. 

Information 1: Deportation on the same flight will follow if sponsor (or representative) is not present at the time of passenger's arrival at the airport.

Additional Information:

1. Valid visas in expired passports are accepted provided accompanied by new passport.
2. TWOV (Transit without VISA):
   1. Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours. For details,click here.
   2. Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
   3. Passengers travelling to RKT with a green card, USA/UK visa need to have an International debit/credit card for processing the payments for applying for a VISA on arrival in RKT. No cash payments are accepted by the immigrations.
   4. Effective 21^st November’22, below shall be applicable on all inbound & outbound flights to/from UAE:
      1. All customers travelling with single name on passport on residence/employment visa shall be allowed to travel
      2. All customers travelling with single name on passport on tourist/visit visa or any other visa shall not be allowed to travel

Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Admission and Transit Restrictions: 

Passengers are not allowed to enter. 

Information 1: This does not apply to domestic workers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. 

Information 2: This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. 

Exceptions:

1. This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Ras-al-Khaima (RKT) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. 
2. This does not apply to nationals of India with a visa issued by the USA traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 

Information 3: This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. 

Information 4: This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a pre-arranged visa issued by Abu Dhabi. 

Exception:

1. This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a pre-arranged visa issued by any emirate. 

Information 5: This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket.

Additional information:

1. Passengers with a handwritten passport are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers with dual nationality must arrive and depart with the same passport.
3. Effective 21^st November’22, below shall be applicable on all inbound & outbound flights to/from UAE:
   1. All customers travelling with single name on passport on residence/employment visa shall be allowed to travel
   2. All customers travelling with single name on passport on tourist/visit visa or any other visa shall not be allowed to travel
   3. Relaxation for customers with single name:
      1. Customers with single name on passport but have visa issued with more than one i.e., with family name or father’s name and the family name or father’s name is mentioned on the passport shall be allowed to travel
      2. Customers with single name on passport and eligible for Visa on arrival and have the family name or father’s name is mentioned on the passport shall be allowed to travel

Warning:

1. Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance.
2. Visitors with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.