Cross-border route
Saudi Arabia Oman
Saudi Arabia 
OmanDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Saudi Arabia into Oman, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Oman expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1949 Geneva format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromSaudi Arabia
ToOman
IDP in OmanRequired
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in OmanOMR
Saudi Arabia → Oman
Crossing the border
Saudi Arabia and Oman share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Oman
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol law for driving.
- Speed cameras and radar widespread.
- 4x4 recommended for desert and wadi routes.
What to see when you arrive in Oman
- the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat
- the fjords of Musandam
- the Wahiba Sands
- the Jebel Akhdar mountains
- the wadis of Nizwa
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Saudi Arabia to Oman?
Yes — Oman requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Oman recognises the 1949 Geneva format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Saudi Arabia and Oman?
No. Both Saudi Arabia and Oman drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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