Oman Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of June 26, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of June 26, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated June 18, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

June 26, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Oman since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Oman safe? What the official advisory says

to Oman due to the risk of terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

On June 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Oman due to safety risks. This replaces the previous ordered departure status which is no longer in effect.

Armed conflict

Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks in Oman. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorism is a concern in Oman. Attacks can occur with little or no warning, especially around holidays. They can involve knives, firearms, and vehicles.

Potential targets include:

Important political, cultural, or religious locations
Places visited by U.S. citizens and other foreigners
Tourist locations and large gatherings
Transportation hubs
Markets and shopping malls
Entertainment venues

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 26, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Oman travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Oman?

As of June 26, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Oman at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Oman travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on June 26, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Oman?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 18, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.