Moving to Oman from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Oman, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
OM
11.0

Tonga 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

TO
$512
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
OM
20.6

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
OM
18.7t

Tonga 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

TO
8.0
OM
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
OM
96.0%

Oman performs significantly better than Tonga across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
OM
$40,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
OM
14.4

Tonga performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Required
Tonga passport holders need a visa to enter Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.

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?

Tonga 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 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Tonga?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO OM
Population 105,517 3,764,348
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages English, Tongan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999