Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

(a) All nationals of countries referred to in the chart above may apply for a visa (at a cost of OMR6 for single-entry visas and OMR10 for multiple-entry visas; (children 17 years and younger are exempt from paying a fee) on arrival at Oman Seeb International Airport for a maximum stay of one month. (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 (under 18 years) travelling unaccompanied, a consent letter is required from one of their parents. (d) Any other visitors arriving in Oman without a tourist or a sponsored visa will be refused entry. Visitors are not allowed to enter Oman by road unless their visa states such validity and a designated point of entry. A sponsored visa is obtainable from the Royal Oman Police Immigration Department. (e) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Cost may vary according to nationality, but generally is as follows for tourist/business/sponsored visas: Single-entry: £12 for all EU nationals; £14 for other nationals (enquire at the embassy/consulate for specific details). Multiple-entry: £20. Visitors are advised to contact the embassy.

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue, one-month stay from date of entry (can be extended for one month when in Oman). Multiple-entry: one year from date of issue, for stays up to three weeks on each visit (cannot be extended). Express: two weeks (cannot be extended).

At entry points for all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above; consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details. Applications are referred to Muscat.

Three to five for EU nationals applying at the embassy in UK. (10 days for non-EU nationals applying at the embassy in UK).

167 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HE, UK
Tel: (020) 7225 0001.
E-mail: omanembassy@btconnect.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1530; 0930-1230 (visa section).

c/o Representation Plus, 11 Blades Court, 121 Deodar Road, London SW15 2NU, UK
Tel: (020) 8877 4524.
Website: www.omantourism.gov.om

2535 Belmont Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 387 1980.

Sometimes
Yes
No
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No*

Oman has an extensive public health service (free to Omani nationals), with several hospitals and health centres. Treatment varies according to the location. Hospital emergency treatment is available. Doctors and hospitals often expect cash for services, and costs can be high for foreigners. Health insurance is essential.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is from travellers arriving from an infected area.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
20 Jan Muharram (Islamic New Year). 
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). 
10/11 Aug Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
18 Nov National Day and birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos.
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
10 Jan Muharram (Islamic New Year).
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
30 Jul Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
18 Nov National Day and birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos. 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

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 10 days, depending on the region.