Is same-sex marriage legal in Oman?

Not recognized

Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.

Oman is one of 82 countries classified “Not recognized” for same-sex marriage — 54% of the 152 with data. (Also searched as gay marriage.)

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: LGBTQ rights by country or territory
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

United Arab Emirates: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Qatar: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Bahrain: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Yemen: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Kuwait: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Saudi Arabia: Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.

Other laws in Oman

Same-Sex Activity: Illegal
Age of Consent: 18+
Sex Work: Illegal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Marriage Age: 18+

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