Oman · Healthcare
How the Oman healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
AI-drafted, editorial review pending. The official links below are checked — confirm specifics with the authority.
The Ministry of Health runs the public hospitals and health centres. Omani citizens are treated in the public system, while non-Omanis generally pay fees there or use private hospitals and clinics, which are common in Muscat. Most expatriate employees rely on health insurance arranged by their employer, so check what the contract covers, including dependants. Some visas, including the visa-free entry route, require valid health insurance for the stay.
- Non-Omanis generally pay at public facilities or use private care.
- Employer-arranged health insurance is the usual cover for expatriate staff.
- Visa-free entry requires valid health insurance for the stay.
- Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health eHealth portal.
Government portals
- Oman Tax Authority — Corporate income tax, VAT, excise and the personal income tax from 2028.
- Ministry of Labour — Work permits, Omanisation and labour services (in Arabic).
- Royal Oman Police eVisa — Visit, tourist and residence visa applications online.
- Directorate General of Customs — Import and export procedures and customs services (in Arabic).