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All visitors (except those with Gulf Co-Operation Council passports) require a visa to enter Oman. Visas can be obtained on arrival. Those entering from Dubai or holding a tourist visa for Qatar do not require a visa. All visitors require a passport valid for six months (or a year for a multiple entry visa), and an onward or return ticket.
Americans: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
UK nationals: A single entry 'Visit
Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
Canadians: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
Australians: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
South Africans: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
Irish nationals: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
New Zealanders: A single entry 'Visit Visa' valid for one month, or one year multiple entry visa (for maximum of three weeks stay per visit) is obtainable on arrival, and a valid passport is required.
Health
No vaccinations are required for entry to Oman, except for yellow fever for those entering within six days of having been in an infected area. Visitors should ensure they are up to date on all routine vaccinations. Avoid mosquito bites, as dengue fever may be a risk. Brucellosis is reported, particularly in the south of the country. Health and medical services in the country, particularly Muscat, are of a high standard, but are expensive for foreigners (Oman nationals receive free treatment), so health insurance is recommended. Food and water in Muscat is considered safe, but bottled water and precautions with unpasteurized milk are advised outside of the city.
Safety
Like all the Gulf States, Oman is considered to be under a high risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, particularly against Western interests, therefore vigilance is necessary. Crime, though, is not a problem for visitors, although common sense precautions should be practiced. Rental and company vehicles have been vulnerable to robbery in the southern areas of Thumrait, Marmul and Nimr. Women are advised not to wear shorts or scanty clothing in the towns to avoid risk of sexual harassment. The strongest cyclone to hit the Gulf in decades struck Oman on 6 June 2007, causing wind and flood damage to the capital, Muscat.
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