Duty-free allowance in Oman
Personal belongings and gifts up to OMR 300 duty-free (18+, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller) under ROP Decision 110/2026. 🟣 Reported
5% customs duty plus 5% VAT on the excess. 🟣 Reported
Status
| Gold jewellery | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Gold bars & coins | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Mobile phones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Laptops & tablets | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Other electronics | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Watches | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Perfume & cosmetics | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Clothing & shoes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Gifts & other goods | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcohol | restricted | Non-Muslim travellers need a Royal Oman Police permit to bring alcohol. Muslims may not import alcohol. 🟣 Reported |
| Cigarettes & tobacco | allowed | 200 cigarettes duty-free (reduced from 400). 🟣 Reported |
| E-cigarettes / vapes | prohibited | E-cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited. 🟣 Reported |
| Cash & currency | declare | Declare large cash amounts (threshold reported as OMR 6,000–10,000, so verify). ≈ Estimated |
| Medicines | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Packaged food & sweets | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Meat, milk & dairy | prohibited | Pork products are prohibited. 🟣 Reported |
| Plants, seeds & fruit | restricted | Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Weapons & ammunition | prohibited | Firearms and ammunition without prior ROP authorisation are prohibited. 🟣 Reported |
| Narcotics & drugs | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
⚖️ If you don't declare
- Undeclared goods above the allowance can be confiscated, and you may pay the duty plus a penalty (often up to the value of the goods).
- Undeclared cash over the limit can be seized until you prove where it came from.
- Smuggling, prohibited items or large commercial quantities can lead to arrest and prosecution.
- Illegal drugs carry very severe penalties in most countries, including long prison sentences.
≈ Estimated
Frequently asked questions
How much can I bring duty-free from to Oman?
Personal belongings and gifts up to OMR 300 duty-free (18+, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller) under ROP Decision 110/2026.
How much cash can I carry to Oman?
Declare large cash amounts (threshold reported as OMR 6,000–10,000, so verify).
Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Oman?
There is no online pre-payment for Oman at the moment. Declare at the red channel on arrival if you are over the allowance.
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Sources
- 🟣 Reported Oman Observer – ROP Decision 110/2026, Art. 19 (OMR 300)
- 🟣 Reported EntryBrief – Oman customs (reviewed Jul 2026)
Last checked: 2026-11-09