Moving to Oman from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritania to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritania to Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
OM
11.0

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
OM
20.6

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
OM
18.7t

Mauritania performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
OM
116.7%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
OM
$40,000

Oman performs significantly better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
OM
14.4

Oman performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Oman?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Oman?

Both Mauritania and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR OM
Population 4,161,925 3,764,348
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999