Oman
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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Oman. Oman is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Oman. Oman is part of Asia with main city at
Muscat. Its Developing country with a
population of 4M people. The main currency is Rial Omani. The languages
spoken are Arabic.
👍 Developing 👨👩👦👦 4M people
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🚨 Travel Advice for Oman
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Oman is permitted for vaccinated travelers. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
A list of approved vaccines can be found at https://www.experienceoman.om/precautionary-procedures-and-measures/
Travelers may instead choose to be tested on arrival and they will be given an electronic tracking bracelet and required to self-isolate until a negative result is confirmed. If a positive test result is received, travelers will be required to quarantine for 10 days, starting from the day the sample was taken.
Those traveling without a PCR test result will be required to pre-pay for the test on arrival via the Tarassud+ platform before departure.
For more details Ministry of Tourism, Oman
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Open with conditions
If another country has been visited in the previous 14 days that is considered high-risk, travelers will not be allowed to enter. There are exemptions for citizens and residents. Further information and the full list of countries can be found at https://www.experienceoman.om/precautionary-procedures-and-measures/Vaccination required
Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate with a QR code for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure.A list of approved vaccines can be found at https://www.experienceoman.om/precautionary-procedures-and-measures/
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on arrival. Those traveling on flights of 8 hours or longer, including transit time, can provide a negative PCR test taken with the previous 96 hours. The certificate must contain a QR code and be in Arabic or English.Travelers may instead choose to be tested on arrival and they will be given an electronic tracking bracelet and required to self-isolate until a negative result is confirmed. If a positive test result is received, travelers will be required to quarantine for 10 days, starting from the day the sample was taken.
Those traveling without a PCR test result will be required to pre-pay for the test on arrival via the Tarassud+ platform before departure.
Additional documents required
An online 'Pre-registration form' must be completed via the Tarassud+ platform before departure. During this registration, travelers must upload their vaccine certificate and PCR certificate, both containing QR codes. If travelers prefer to conduct the PCR test on arrival, this must be paid for during the registration process. - Pre-registration formFor more details Ministry of Tourism, Oman
Government measures
Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. Public gatherings should not take place and public places may have limited access. Non-residents must be fully vaccinated to enter Musandam or Dhofar governorates and residents must have at least one dose of a vaccine. Proof of vaccination will be required to access establishments. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.Use of masks
Face masks are required in all public spaces and while on public transport.Public transport
Public transportation is operating as usual, and police check points may be introduced at short notice.Restaurants
Restaurants may open depending on the region visited with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Entry for dining is limited to those who can present proof of vaccination.Bars
Bars remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.Nightclubs
Nightclubs remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.Shops
Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Entry to shopping malls is limited to those who can present proof of vaccination.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Testing on arrival
A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Oman
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Destination No quarantine
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational with restrictions transport
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events Banned
🔒 Lockdown Details for Oman
On August 19, 2021, the Government of Oman’s Supreme Committee on COVID-19 announced the end of the curfew and closure of commercial activities between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am. Curfew conditions were lifted in the Sultanate effective Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Entry to government and private establishments will be restricted to vaccinated individuals. Proof of vaccination will be required for entry to these establishments beginning September 01, 2021.
As of October 1, 2020, movement between all governorates is allowed.
Entry to government and private establishments will be restricted to vaccinated individuals. Proof of vaccination will be required for entry to these establishments beginning September 01, 2021.
As of October 1, 2020, movement between all governorates is allowed.
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