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Oman

Travel Regulations

Last updated on August 17, 2021

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA)

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals of Oman;
- passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty;
- passengers with a visa issued by Oman if in the past 14 days they have been in a country other than Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom or Viet Nam.
2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test in Arabic or English. Test of passengers arriving on flights that take:
- 8 hours or more, including transit; must be taken at most 96 hours before arrival;
- less than 8 hours; must be taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals of Oman who, after recovering from COVID-19, get a positive COVID-19 PCR test result. They must prove that they completed the quarantine period before taking the test;
- passengers younger than 16 years;
- passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty.
3. Passengers must register online before departure at https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel . They must complete the "Traveler registration form" and pay the test upon arrival fee of OMR 25.
4. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to:
- passengers younger than 16 years;
- passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty.
5. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 7 days at their own expense.
6. Passengers must have a hotel reservation confirmation for 8 nights. The hotel must be booked at https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/accommodation/type or via the Hmushrif app.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals of Oman, if they in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Iran or Iraq;
- passengers younger than 18 years traveling alone, if they in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Iran or Iraq;
- passengers older than 60 years, if they in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Iran or Iraq;
- passengers with an authorization from the Health Authorities, if they in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Iran or Iraq;
- passengers with a permit for private institutional isolation centers that are pre-approved by the Relief and Shelter Sector, if they in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Iran or Iraq.
7. Passengers must have insurance to cover COVID-19 medical expenses in Oman for a period of one month.
- This does not apply to nationals of Oman.
8. Passengers must download the Tarassud+ app and the Hmushrif app before departure.
9. Suspension of all visa on arrival facilities.

Other Info

Last updated on May 20, 2021

Source: Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ Oman Government/ Ministry of Health/

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Quarantine requirement at government designated site.

The results of the PCR test undertaken at the airport will be sent to your registered phone (usually within 24 hours). You should self-isolate until you receive the result. Arrivals to Oman must have booked their hotel – for mandatory self-isolation – through the HMushrif app. We understand bookings made direct with hotels will not be accepted.

It is no longer permitted to self-isolate at home unless you are under 18 (travelling unaccompanied), 60 years old or over or have a document from your health provider stating that for medical reasons you cannot self-isolate in a hotel. In these circumstances you must self-isolate at home for 7 days.

Regardless of the result of the PCR test taken at the airport, you must self-isolate for 7 days. On day 8 you must take another PCR test.

🤒Certification Status

COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country.

If you are over the age of 16, you must take a PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Oman and complete an online pre-registration form.

You will also need to have downloaded the Tarassud+ and HMushrif track and trace applications (available on iOS and Android phones). While you can do this on arrival in Oman, you should aim to download it before you leave the UK.

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International Restrictions

Entry rules in response to coronavirus

If you are unsure if you meet the requirements (or consider you have exceptional circumstances) to enter Oman please speak to your nearest Oman Embassy and/or your sponsor in Oman. From midday (Oman time) on 8 April 2021, only citizens with valid residency permits will be allowed to enter Oman.

Travel by air

There are no direct flights between the UK and Oman. Travellers who have been in or transited through the United Kingdom in the previous 14 days cannot enter Oman, with the exception of Omani citizens.

Foreign nationals (excluding healthcare workers) who have visited Lebanon, Sudan, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, Guinea, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and the Philippines in the last 14 days (including transit) will not be permitted to enter Oman.

You must have a valid visa before you travel. Visas cannot currently be issued on arrival. You should check with your airline what documentation they require you to present.

If you are over the age of 16, you must take a PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Oman and complete an online pre-registration form.

You must have proof of hotel accommodation and travel/health insurance which covers at least 30 days of COVID-19 treatment. Hotels – for mandatory self-isolation – must be booked through the eHMushrif app. We understand bookings made direct with hotels will not be accepted. Exceptions are in place if you are 60 years of age or over or have a document from your health provider stating that for medical reasons you cannot self-isolate in a hotel. You are also exempt if you are under 18 years old and travelling unaccompanied.

In these circumstances you must self-isolate at home for 7 days.

Travel by land

Land borders were closed on 18 January 2021 until further notice.

Screening on arrival

All arrivals (over the age of 16) are required to have a PCR test at Muscat International Airport. There is a charge of 25 Omani Riyals for this test. You can pay for this through the Tarassud+ or eMushrif App before you arrive in Oman. You will receive a QR code that you can show at the screening point to confirm payment.

You will also be required (if you are over the age of 16) to wear a tracking bracelet for the period of your self-isolation. There is a charge (also payable through the Tarassud+ application) of 6 Omani Riyals for the bracelet. Bracelets must be returned once you have completed your self-isolation. Some health clinics have established drop off points for this purpose.

Quarantine requirements

Regardless of the result of the PCR test taken at the airport, you must self-isolate for 7 days. On day 8 you must take another PCR test. These can be taken at some hospitals, private health clinics or at a drive through testing facility at Muscat International Airport. If the result is negative you can have your tracking bracelet removed and end your self-isolation. You may be charged a small additional fee to have the bracelet removed.

Data collection

Prior to travelling, you should download the Tarassud+ track and trace application and the HMushrif application. Through those apps, or on arrival, you will need to pay 25 Omani Riyals for a PCR test (testing on arrival) and, if you are staying more than 7 days, an additional 6 Omani Riyals for a tracking bracelet.

Testing on departure

On departure you will have your temperature checked. If you show symptoms of coronavirus, you may be prevented from travelling. You must also comply with whatever the entry and testing requirements are at the country you intend to travel to.

Internal Restrictions

Travel in Oman

Restrictions on road travel within Oman, including police checkpoints, might be introduced at short notice. You should monitor local news sources or official social media accounts (including the Oman VS COVID19 twitter account) for the latest information. Always follow the instructions of the local authorities. Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fine and/or prosecution.

Accommodation

Hotels are open (though hotel amenities are subject to COVID-19 restrictions). Contact your travel agent, or hotels direct, to find out what rules are in place during your stay.

Public places and services

The Omani government has stated that no public gatherings should take place, and masks should be worn in public places. You should be aware that public places may have limited access or could be subject to temporary closure by the authorities at short notice, across Oman.

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