MUSCAT: Institutional quarantine for 14-days will now be mandatory for expats arriving in Oman, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said.
In a circular issued to all aircraft operators in the country, PACA said foreign travellers arriving in Oman are subject to a 14-day institutional quarantine and “must present confirmation of accommodation and means to cover its expenses.”
However, citizens arriving from abroad are subject to 14 day domestic quarantine, while aircraft crew are exempted from the 14-day quarantine.
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Meanwhile, the arriving passengers must download and start the registration process on the Tarassud+ application before arrival as well “as pay an amount of OMR 5 to obtain a tracking bracelet to wear during quarantine,” PACA said in the circular.
According to PACA, all visitors are required to have health insurance valid for the full duration of their stay in Oman.
Meanwhile, PACA has also confirmed that expat residents are allowed to return to the country with a permit “issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via their embassy or sponsor or national airlines (Oman Air and Salam Air).”
“The two national airlines (Oman Air and Salam Air) are allowed to carry transfer passengers Foreign diplomats returning to Oman are excluded from the previous conditions except for the domestic quarantine requirement,” the circular added.
