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Passport valid for at least six months required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (Gulf Cooperation Council States) holding national identity cards;
(b) holders of Macau (SAR) Travel Permit.

Required by all except nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council States.

(a) Nationals of the following countries 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: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, EU nationals, (Former Yugoslav Republic of) Macedonia, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Rep), Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Moldova, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela. (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.

Cost may vary according to nationality, but generally is as follows for tourist/business/ sponsored visas: Single-entry: £12 (generally for all European and Latin American countries, and the USA; enquire at the Embassy/Consulate for specific details as certain countries may also be/not be eligible); £14 (other countries). Multiple-entry (see the list of countries eligible for discounted single-entry): £20. Visitors are advised to contact the embassy. Fees may be paid by cheque if application is made in person.

Single-entry: One-month stay from date of entry for those listed (can be extended for one-month when in Oman). Multiple-entry: 12 months from date of issue, for stays up to three weeks on each visit (cannot be extended).

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information for details. Applications are referred to Muscat.

(a) Completed application form (preferably typed) and signed. (b) Valid passport with a blank page to affix the visa. (c) Fee; cash not accepted and cheques must be supported by a cheque guarantee card from bank. (d) Details of travel plans. (e) Evidence of employment or proof of sufficient funds for period of stay, eg bank statement or last two payslips. (f) Business letter, if applicable, detailing purpose of visit and requested travel date. (g) Self-addressed envelope with stamp sufficient to cover cost of posting passport and other documents if applying by post, sent by special or recorded delivery.
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.

Two to five. Postal applications take longer.

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the UK
167 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HE, UK
Tel: (020) 7225 0001 or (0906) 550 8964 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 a minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1530; 0930-1230 (visa section).

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the USA
2535 Belmont Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 387 1980.

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

167 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HE, UK
Tel: (020) 7225 0001 or (0906) 550 8964 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 a minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1530; 0930-1230 (visa section).

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

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving within six days from infected areas.

Typhoid may occur in rural areas.

Malaria is a limited risk in remote areas of Musandam Province. No anti-malarial drugs are needed.

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, leishmaniasis and lymphatic filariasis all occur.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Oman has an extensive public health service (free to Omani nationals), with around 46 hospitals, 86 health centres and 65 preventative 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.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Aug 22 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 18 National Day and birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Mar 31 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).

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. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.