We understand the importance of essential information that you may require of the country that you intend to visit very soon. We have amalgamated key frequently asked questions and their answers which you may find useful. The questions and their respective answers listed here are just guidelines meant only to assist you plan and organizing your trip. For detailed information, we would recommend you do background research on the country or area that you wish to visit.
Greetings.
Learning few greetings will warm hearts of residents and locals by saying “salaam alaykum” (hello) and “shukran” (thank you).
Photography Etiquette
Make sure you ask for permission when taking photos of people or their homes. It’s important to respect their privacy.
Weather warnings
Keep an eye out for weather warnings as it can significantly vary across different regions of the country.
Oman is family friendly and it’s best coming as a group which makes travelling the easiest and most enjoyable.
Homosexuality is ILLEGAL in Oman.
The best time to travel to Oman is between October and March as the temperatures and weather is comfortable and cool.
UK Citizens can visit Oman for up to 14 days without a visa. If you overstay or do not extend your visa or residency, the Omani authorities may fine and detain you. Fines can be up to 10 Omani rials a day, with a total maximum fine of 500 rials. A valid passport is compulsory. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months before the date of entry to Oman. For more details please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/entry-requirements
The currency used in the country is Omani rial (OMR). Mastercard and Visa are also accepted and ATM machines are available.
Many residents of major cities speak English, however, not everyone is guaranteed to know the language.
The official language is Arabic.
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