What is Oman's de minimis import threshold?

Oman's de minimis threshold is set by Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs; verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Oman?

VAT 5% (introduced April 2021). Applied to imports plus customs duty under GCC Common External Tariff (5% MFN baseline). Personal-import de minimis OMR 30.

Who is the customs authority in Oman?

Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs — https://www.customs.gov.om/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Oman?

Restricted categories include: Firearms / ammunition (Royal Oman Police permit); Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Health permit for personal imports above 90 days); Currency over USD 16,000 (declaration).

What is prohibited from importing into Oman?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics and psychotropic substances; Pork products (separate licence / non-Muslim only); Materials offensive to Islamic values; Counterfeit branded goods; Pornographic material.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇴🇲 Oman

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYRoyal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs

STANDARD VAT5%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

Commercial parcels assessed at value

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

Oman applies 5% GCC Common External Tariff on commercial parcels. 5% VAT applies (lowest of GCC) on top of customs duty since April 2021.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	Customs declaration form
02	Passport / Civil ID
03	Ministry of Health permit for prescription medications above 90-day supply
04	Cash declaration for amounts over USD 16,000

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms / ammunition (Royal Oman Police permit)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Health permit for personal imports above 90 days)
⚠Currency over USD 16,000 (declaration)

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotics and psychotropic substances
✗Pork products (separate licence / non-Muslim only)
✗Materials offensive to Islamic values
✗Counterfeit branded goods
✗Pornographic material

Special Notes

01Oman's Sultan Haitham reform programme (Vision 2040) is liberalising trade and customs procedures.
02Oman is the most relaxed GCC state on personal-alcohol carriage at 2 L; still alcohol must be in checked baggage and declared.
03Oman did not formally join the Abraham Accords but Israeli citizens received reciprocal visa-on-arrival access starting 2024.