U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
The advisory level remains at 3. There were no changes to the risk indicators.
Full advisory →Is Oman safe? 🇴🇲
Asia · Updated
As of September 2026, Oman scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Oman Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 3 Oman destinations assessed, Muscat scores highest (44/100), while Salalah scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Oman, against US military and civilian infrastructure.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Oman: avoid non-essential travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Oman destinations by safety score
#1🇴🇲MuscatUse Caution · updated 13 September 202644#2🇴🇲NizwaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#3🇴🇲SalalahUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644
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03 · Evidence Signals
Oman safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 30 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.1 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 77/100 | 77 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.0 / 100k | 63 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Oman safety FAQ
Is Oman safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Oman Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Oman averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Oman?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Muscat currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Salalah scores lowest at 44/100.
Where does this Oman safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.