Study abroad in Oman: The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not apply there, so you need private travel health insurance with repatriation cover. According to the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), German citizens need a visa to enter. For a stay of up to 14 days, no fee is charged on arrival. The DAAD lists a monthly scholarship rate of 800 euros for students in Oman as a guideline.
Study abroad in Oman at a glance
| Point | Information (status October 2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance | The EHIC does not apply. We have not found a social security agreement covering health insurance, so we name none. | European Commission, EHIC FAQ |
| Visa | Required for German citizens. No fee on arrival for stays up to 14 days, a fee for stays up to 30 days. The office gives no rule for study. | Federal Foreign Office |
| Tuition fees | No verified amount. They depend on the exchange agreement of your home university. | Host university |
| Living costs | 800 euros per month as a DAAD guideline rate (list without date) | DAAD, scholarship rates |
| Study grant abroad (Auslands-BAföG) | Possible. Responsible office according to the DSW assignment: Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim | Deutsches Studierendenwerk (DSW), leaflet January 2026 |
All information is general and not individual advice. The official pages linked here are authoritative.
How is health insurance arranged in Oman?
European Health Insurance Card and social security agreement
Oman is not part of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland. The EHIC therefore does not apply there. According to the European Commission, the card covers the EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. We have not found a social security agreement with Oman that covers health insurance, so we name none.
Outside the area covered by the card, you must arrange treatment in Oman yourself. Ask your health insurer in writing before you leave which services it covers abroad. The guide on health insurance during a study abroad semester explains the basics: Health insurance during a study abroad semester (in German).
According to the Federal Foreign Office, no compulsory vaccinations apply for direct entry from Germany. It names hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies as travel vaccinations, and advises ensuring adequate protection against measles.
Private travel health insurance and repatriation
The Federal Foreign Office advises taking out travel health and repatriation insurance for the whole stay. Check whether the policy covers repatriation and treatment that can wait until your return. Background is in our guide travel health insurance for Erasmus, the USA and work and travel (in German). Privately insured students will find the basics in our guide PKV for students in non-EU countries (in German).
Do you need a visa for Oman?
Yes. According to the Federal Foreign Office, German citizens need a visa to enter Oman. At the airport, no fee is charged for a stay of up to 14 days. For stays of up to 30 days, a fee is payable in Omani rial or foreign currency. If you leave late, Oman charges a penalty of 10 rial per day, according to the office.
The office accepts a passport, a provisional passport and a children’s passport. All documents must still be valid for at least six months after entry. Entry with an identity card is not possible.
Whether and which visa you need for study in Oman is decided by the authorities of the country. We do not repeat a rule of our own, because we have not found an official statement that covers study. The travel and security advice of the Federal Foreign Office for Oman (in German) lists the entry rules for German citizens. Working is not possible on a visa-free entry, and for stays over three months the office requires an Omani driving licence.
Keep these documents ready for entry:
- Passport, provisional passport or children’s passport, valid for at least six months after entry
- Visa, or the fee for the visa on arrival
- Proof of your travel health and repatriation insurance
According to the Federal Foreign Office, there is no travel warning for the whole country (page status 25 October 2026). Travel to the Musandam exclave on the Strait of Hormuz and to the immediate border area with Yemen is advised against. Yemen has its own travel warning. The office describes the security situation in the region as highly volatile. Further military strikes against targets in the region, including in Oman, have taken place since July, and a renewed escalation of fighting with possible flight restrictions cannot be ruled out.
What does a study abroad semester in Oman cost?
Tuition fees
Which fees your host university charges depends on the exchange agreement with your home university. We do not name a general amount, because we have no official figure that we could verify. Ask both your home university and the host university before you accept a place.
Living costs
The DAAD scholarship rates list a monthly rate of 800 euros for students in Oman. This is a guideline, not a budget. The list carries no date. We have not found a verified figure for accommodation and food on site, so ask your host university for its budget for exchange students.
Funding: Erasmus+ and Auslands-BAföG
The Erasmus+ programme guide of the European Commission lists Oman among the partner countries of region 7 (Middle East). These countries take part in certain measures only under specific criteria. Whether your exchange runs under Erasmus+ and what funding you receive is decided by your university. More in our guide Erasmus and planning a study abroad semester (in German).
Study grant abroad (Auslands-BAföG) is possible for part of a degree abroad. For Oman, the Deutsches Studierendenwerk (DSW) assigns the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim, Office for Training Support Abroad, according to its leaflet of January 2026. Outside the EU, the BAföG foreign supplement regulation allows a supplement if purchasing power abroad is lower. The Federal Foreign Office sets the percentage, and the regulation names no euro amount. Details are in our guide Auslands-BAföG: requirements, amount and supplements (in German).
Worked example: For a stay of five months at the DAAD guideline of 800 euros a month, living costs come to 4,000 euros. Flights, travel health insurance, tuition fees of the host university and the semester fee of your home university are not included, because we have no verified amounts for them. The total is a guide, not a promise.
How to prepare before you leave
- Ask your health insurer in writing which services apply in Oman before you sign the learning agreement.
- Take out travel health and repatriation insurance and check whether it covers repatriation and treatment that can wait.
- Ask your host university whether you need a visa for study. The Federal Foreign Office gives no rule for study.
- Plan for the visa on arrival. A fee applies for stays longer than 14 days.
- Check that your passport is valid for at least six months after entry.
- Check vaccinations with your doctor: measles protection, hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies, as named by the Federal Foreign Office.
- If you want Auslands-BAföG, apply to the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim about six months before departure.
- Read the travel and security advice of the Federal Foreign Office shortly before you leave and watch for changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does my European Health Insurance Card work in Oman?
No. According to the European Commission, the card applies in the EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. For Oman you need private travel health insurance with repatriation cover.
Do I need a visa for Oman?
Yes, according to the Federal Foreign Office. For stays of up to 14 days, no fee applies at the airport. For study, the office gives no rule.
Do I have to pay tuition fees in Oman?
That depends on the exchange agreement of your home university. We do not name an amount, because we have no verified figure. Ask your university before you accept the place.
What does living cost in Oman?
The DAAD scholarship rates list 800 euros a month for students in Oman as a guideline. It is not a budget, and the list carries no date. Ask your host university for its figures for exchange students.
Is there a travel warning for Oman?
No warning covers the whole country, according to the Federal Foreign Office. Travel to the Musandam exclave and the border area with Yemen is advised against.
Who is responsible for Auslands-BAföG for Oman?
According to the DSW assignment, the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim, Office for Training Support Abroad. The leaflet is dated January 2026.
Sources
- Federal Foreign Office, Oman: travel and security advice (page status 25 October 2026)
- European Commission, FAQ on the European Health Insurance Card (no date)
- DAAD, scholarship rates for students and graduates (no date)
- European Commission, Erasmus+ Programme Guide Part A, eligible countries (no date)
- Deutsches Studierendenwerk, leaflet Auslands-BAföG (status January 2026)
- BAföG foreign supplement regulation, gesetze-im-internet.de (no date)
Sources retrieved on 25 October 2026, unless stated otherwise.
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Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice. The German version is authoritative.
