Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Oman scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: caution advised. The U.S. State Department rates Oman Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 3 Oman destinations assessed, Salalah scores highest (44/100), while Muscat scores lowest (44/100).
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Oman · Assessed 13 October 2026
44
/ 100
Safer than ~32% of countries
Score capped at 44 — Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel. No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No 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.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:09:12Z
Full advisory →Avoid non-essential travel
“Canada's official risk level for Oman: avoid non-essential travel.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:35.0074156-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateArmed robbery risk exists, particularly involving impersonation of police officers in Dhofar and Muscat; incidents reported in October 2026
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but possible in crowded markets and tourist sites; remain vigilant in Muttrah Souq and Salalah’s seasonal khareef zones
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
72/100
Travelers generally report feeling safe in Oman due to low street crime and welcoming locals, though recent regional tensions have caused anxiety among visitors in border and coastal areas
No. Oman is not safe for non-essential travel due to regional tensions and the risk of spillover violence from the Iran-Israel conflict.
Despite low crime rates and strong governance indicators, Oman faces a Level 3 advisory from Canada due to regional instability, including recent Iranian strikes on infrastructure in the country. Visitors should avoid non-essential travel as the security environment remains unpredictable.
Recent developments
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Full briefing
Despite Oman’s strong scores in crime, governance, and health, the country is currently under a Level 3 advisory from Canada due to regional tensions following strikes by Iran on infrastructure linked to the U.S. and Israel. The UK Foreign Office notes the situation remains unpredictable, with retaliatory attacks possible across the region. While street-level crime remains low — supported by a homicide rate of 0.1 per 100k and minimal petty theft — the primary risk to visitors stems from potential spillover violence, not everyday criminal activity. Recent incidents in October 2026 include multiple arrests for impersonating police officers to commit robbery in Dhofar and Muscat, indicating a localized but concerning trend of fraud-enabled crime. Travelers should avoid non-essential travel altogether. If travel is unavoidable, stay informed through official channels, avoid military installations and border zones, and exercise caution around individuals claiming official authority. Pickpocketing remains rare but possible in busy areas like Muttrah Souq; keep valuables secure and maintain situational awareness. The overall environment is stable for residents, but the geopolitical overlay makes Oman unsafe for discretionary travel at this time.
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07 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Oman Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Oman scores 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Salalah currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Muscat scores lowest at 44/100.
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.
