Oman Travel Tips - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid for at least six months and a visa are required by most..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to Oman are Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid...

Local Currency

The currency for Oman is the Omani rial (OMR) which is made up of one thousand Baisa...

Weather

Oman’s climate is primarily dry and hot with scorching temperatures reaching 54 degrees..

Local Customs

Omani’s are generally down to earth, very humble people and quite relaxed. Even though..

Languages

In Oman Arabic is the national language however most Omani’s will speak excellent..

Transport Options

The main international airport in Oman is the Muscat (MCT) Seeb International and the..

Travel Tips

Certain activities that may not seem obvious are strictly policed in Oman, collecting..

Local Food

The food in Oman is mainly Arabic, Turkish, Lebanese and Indian. Omani food tends to be..

Local Timezones

Oman’s Standard Time is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+4). Oman does not..

Dutyfree Limits

The following items may be imported without incurring customs duty: Note that these..

Travel Tips

Certain activities that may not seem obvious are strictly policed in Oman, collecting seashells is one such example. Similarly abalone, corals, turtle eggs and crayfish should also be left alone. Do not litter in Oman either as this is strictly prohibited.