UAE Exit Fee for Oman 2026: How Much and How to Pay

Most travellers plan for a 35 AED exit fee at the Oman land border in 2026. The official ICP UAE service page for land and sea port exit fees lists an application fee of AED 30, and the amount commonly paid by travellers can be around 35 AED after service or collection charges. Treat 35 AED as the practical planning figure unless the border counter or ICP updates the amount.

The fee was introduced for UAE land and sea departures in 2023 and remains part of 2026 Oman road-trip budgeting. It is generally discussed per eligible traveller, not as a single fee for the vehicle, so budget for every non-exempt passenger.

Payment options can vary by crossing, lane and counter. Carry a bank card and some UAE dirhams so you are not stuck if one method is unavailable. Do not rely only on mobile wallet payment when travelling with family or during a busy holiday period.

• Keep your card easy to reach before the booth.
• Carry small AED notes as a backup.
• Ask for or keep the receipt if one is issued.
• Do not leave the payment counter until documents are returned.

The uae to oman exit fee can apply when leaving through official UAE land borders used for Oman trips. For common tourist routes, drivers most often encounter it at Hatta-Al Wajajah for Muscat and Al Darah for Khasab or Musandam. Other official UAE-Oman crossings may also follow the same land exit fee process.

Do not confuse the UAE exit fee with Oman entry costs. After you clear the UAE side, Oman may separately check visa eligibility, vehicle insurance and entry documents.

ICP guidance says the exit fee is exempted for UAE nationals, GCC citizens and certain tourist ferry arrivals through maritime ports. Rules can change and eligibility depends on traveller category, so verify with ICP before relying on an exemption.

If your car has mixed passengers, such as UAE residents, GCC nationals and tourists, do not assume everyone is charged the same way. Budget for the highest likely amount, then treat any exemption as a welcome saving.

Keep the payment receipt until you are fully inside Oman and the trip is moving normally. It is useful if there is any question about payment, lane processing or passenger clearance.

• Take a quick photo of the receipt if allowed and safe.
• Keep receipts in the same folder as passports and insurance.
• Do not throw away border papers at the first fuel stop.
• If travelling in two cars, keep each car’s payments separate.
• For business travel, record the fee under border or government charges.