Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all except
the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and
the UAE holding national identity cards;
(b) holders of
Macau (SAR) Travel Permit.
Required by all except nationals of the Gulf Cooperation
Council States and Brunei Darussalem.
(a) 1.
Nationals of the following countries may apply for a visa,
at a cost of 20 Omani Rial, on arrival at Oman Seeb
International Airport for a maximum stay of 14 days: Albania,
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalem, Bulgaria, Canada,
Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep of), Latvia, Macedonia
(Former Yugoslav Rep of), Malaysia, Moldova, The Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uruguay and
Venezuela.
(a) Any visitor arriving in Oman without a visa or ‘No
Objection Certificate’ (NOC) will be refused entry. Visitors
are not allowed to enter Oman by road unless their visa or NOC
states such validity and a designated point of entry. An NOC
is obtainable from the Royal Oman Police Immigration
Department. (b) Travellers who have resided in one of the Gulf
Cooperation Council countries for at least one year and who
hold a valid residence permit and labour card may obtain a
tourist visa on arrival, provided they meet certain conditions
regarding professional status. Contact Embassy/Consulate for
further details. (c) For minors travelling unaccompanied, a
consent letter is required from their parents with a letter of
invitation from the host in Oman.
Tourist and Business. Cost varies according
to nationality. Costs for UK nationals are as follows:
Single-entry: $60. Multiple-entry: $84 (for 6
months); $90 (for 12 months); $120 (for 2 years). Costs for US
nationals are: Single-entry: $35 (for 21 days);
Multiple-entry: $60 (for 3 months). Prices and lengths
of stay vary according to nationality, visitors are advised to
contact the embassy. Fees may be paid by cheque if application
is made in person.
Note: Visas are free of charge
for tourists arriving from Dubai.
Validity varies according to nationality. For UK nationals,
Tourist/Business visas: 1 month from date of issue. For US
nationals, Tourist/Business single-entry visas are valid for 1
month and multiple-entry for 2 years from date of issue.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy)s. Applications are referred to Muscat.
(a) 1 application form, clearly completed and signed. (b) A
full passport, valid for at least 6 months, must be presented
so that visas can be stamped into them. (c) Fee (payable by
postal order if applying by post). (d) Details of travel
plans. (e) Evidence of employment or proof of sufficient funds
for period of stay. (f) Self-addressed envelope with stamp
sufficient to cover cost of posting passport and other
documents if applying by post. Business: (a)-(f) and,
(g) Business letter or employer’s certificate.
Note:
Passengers who have a new passport, but whose visa is
entered in a previous passport, should also carry their
previous passport. Passports must have spare pages.
Approximately 1 week. Postal applications take longer.
PO Box 550, Postal Code 113, Muscat, Sultanate of
Oman
Tel: 771 6527 or 771 4730 or 771 7085.
Fax: 771 4436 or 771 4213.
Website: http://www.toursimoman.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers arriving from infected areas.
A limited malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the
whole country except at altitudes above 2000m and in desert
areas. Chloroquine resistance has been reported.
All water outside the capital area should be regarded as
being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking,
brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or
otherwise sterilised. Bottled water is available and is
advised throughout Oman. Food bought in the main supermarkets
can be regarded as safe. Outside the capital area, milk may be
unpasteurised and if so, should be boiled. Powdered or tinned
milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are
likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and
mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Hepatitis A and B occur. Rabies is
present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay.
Oman has an extensive public health service (free to Omani
nationals), with approximately 46 hospitals, 86 health centres
and 65 preventative health centres. However, costs are high
for foreigners and health insurance is essential.
Feb 23 2002 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Mar 16 Muharram (Islamic New Year). May 25
Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Oct 5 Leilat
al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 18-19
National Days (not themselves public holidays, but two public
holidays may be declared shortly afterwards). Dec 6-8
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Feb 13 2003 Eid
al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 6 Muharram
(Islamic New Year). May 15 Mouloud (Birth of the
Prophet). Sep 24 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the
Prophet). Nov 18-19 National Days (not themselves
public holidays, but two public holidays may be declared
shortly afterwards). Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr (End of
Ramadan).
Destination Guide – Oman
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Addresses
1
2
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| USA | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes/1 | yes |
| Directorate General of Tourism |
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| 3 |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 2 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 3 | n/a |
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |