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Select your category to see exactly what you need at the border.
You are joining our shared or private transfer. Bring these three things.
Note: That is it. Our driver manages all border paperwork. You do not drive, so vehicle documents are not your concern.
You are driving your own registered vehicle. You need the personal documents above plus:
You are driving a rented vehicle. You need the personal documents above plus:
Note: The simplest way to avoid the NOC requirement is to join our shared or private transfer. We manage the vehicle and all border logistics.
Most nationalities with a valid UAE visa receive the Oman visa on arrival at Tibat. Some nationalities must apply in advance.
For a full breakdown see our guide on the Oman border crossing for UAE residents and visitors.
A UAE single-entry visit visa allows one entry into the UAE. If you cross into Oman at Tibat, you have exited the UAE. When you return, that counts as a new entry. On a single-entry visa you have no remaining entries and cannot re-enter without a new UAE visa.
If you hold a UAE multiple-entry tourist visa or a UAE residence visa, crossing into Oman and returning poses no problem for your UAE status.
If you are on a single-entry visa and want to see the Musandam fjords, book the Dibba dhow cruise instead. It operates on the UAE side of the peninsula and requires no border crossing.
If your passport is currently held by your employer for visa processing, you cannot join a Khasab tour. The Tibat border requires an original passport for every traveller without exception.
The Dibba dhow cruise does not cross into Oman. It operates entirely on the UAE side of the Musandam peninsula. UAE residents can join the Dibba cruise with Emirates ID only. The fjord scenery from Dibba is equally impressive. Contact us to arrange the Dibba route if this applies to you.
This is what happens at Tibat for guests travelling on our shared transfer. The process takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on queue length and time of day.
Our driver pulls into the UAE border lane. Have your passport open to the photo page and ready to hand over. All passengers do this together.
Paid individually at the checkpoint. Cash preferred. Every passenger including children pays this fee.
A short drive from the UAE exit gate to the Oman immigration counter.
The Oman entry visa is issued on arrival and collected at the checkpoint. Passports are stamped here.
The drive from Tibat to Khasab Harbour takes approximately 45 minutes through mountain roads. The scenery begins immediately after the border.
The AED 85 border fee is a government charge paid directly at the border. It is not included in any tour or package price on this site. Every guest pays it individually at the checkpoint.
| Fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| UAE exit fee (per person) | AED 35 |
| Oman entry visa on arrival (per person) | OMR 5 (approx. AED 50) |
| Total per passport | AED 85 |
| Children under 5 (excursion free, border fee still applies) | AED 85 |
| Oman vehicle insurance (if not pre-arranged) | Available at the border |
| NOC for hire car (from rental company) | Free to request |
Carry cash. Card payment is not always reliable at the Tibat border. Bring at least AED 85 per person in cash before leaving Dubai.
We send this as a reminder 24 hours before your tour. Pack everything tonight.
Most nationalities receive an Oman visa on arrival at the Tibat border checkpoint when travelling with a valid UAE visa. Some nationalities must apply in advance through the Oman e-visa portal at evisa.rop.gov.ae. The border fee is OMR 5 (approximately AED 50) plus the UAE exit fee of AED 35. Total per person: AED 85.
Not on a Khasab tour. Khasab is in Oman and an original passport is required at the Tibat border. However, the Dibba dhow cruise operates on the UAE side of Musandam and requires no Oman crossing. UAE residents can join the Dibba cruise with Emirates ID only. The fjord scenery is equally good from the Dibba entry point.
No, not if you want to return to the UAE on the same visa. A UAE single-entry visit visa allows one entry into the UAE. Crossing into Oman counts as using that entry on return. You would need a new UAE visa to come back. If you hold a multiple-entry tourist visa or a UAE residence visa, there is no issue. Visitors on a single-entry visa should book the Dibba dhow cruise instead.
You need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the rental company confirming the vehicle is permitted to enter Oman. Without it, the vehicle will be turned back at Tibat. The NOC is free to request but must be arranged in advance. You also need Oman vehicle insurance, which can be purchased at the Tibat
Yes. Dependent visa holders can cross to Musandam without their sponsor present. You need your original passport, your UAE visa or Emirates ID, and AED 85 in cash for the border fees.
Possibly, but you need written confirmation from the financing bank that the vehicle is permitted to leave the UAE. Some banks include this in the finance agreement. Others require a separate letter. Contact your bank directly before travelling.
Typically 30 to 60 minutes for the full crossing depending on queue length and time of day. Early morning crossings before 08:00 are generally faster. Weekends and public holidays see longer queues. Guests on our shared transfer do not manage any part of this process.
Yes. There is a vehicle insurance kiosk at the Tibat checkpoint where short-term Oman vehicle insurance can be purchased. Pre-arranging is faster. If you are joining an Arabiers transfer, this does not apply to you.