Is it safe to travel to Oman?

Oman is a safe country, and most foreign visitors are able to spend their vacations there without incident. The Omani government and the general public are both stable, and political instability is unlikely in the country. Tourists, on the other hand, are encouraged to avoid demonstrations if they occur. Oman is also regarded as a particularly safe destination for female tourists. Women traveling alone in Oman indicate that harassment is rarely an issue and that Omani males respect women by ignoring them. In reality, the most common problem that male and female solo travelers face is loneliness: Omani people rarely approach strangers and making new friends can be difficult.

Oman has one of the lowest terrorism risks in the world. On the Global Terrorism Index, the Institute for Economics and Peace rates the impact of terrorism in Oman as "0." (that is, no impact of terrorism). No other Middle Eastern or Persian Gulf country received a "0". In general, Oman has a low crime rate, and tourists are rarely victims of illegal activities. When this occurs, it is usually a result of robbery or pickpocketing, which can occur in any tourist area.