MUSCAT: As the Sultanate set to reopen its airports after seven months, Oman Airports has issued a set of guidelines that should be followed by passengers arriving in the country from October 1.

Following are the guidelines: 

1. Only Omani citizens and residents in possession of an active residency are permitted to enter the Sultanate without prior approval.
2. Travellers are required to have an international health insurance that covers the expenses of Covid-19 treatment for a minimal period of 1 month.
3. Tarassud + application must be downloaded before entering Oman, and registration must be completed after arrival.
4. All individuals entering Oman must take the (Covid-19, PCR) lab test and pay its cost of OMR 25/-
5. Airplane crew and children below the age of 15 are exempt from taking the (Covid-19, PCR)test.
6. Airplane crew members are exempt from quarantine and they must instead abide by the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health for airplane crew members.
7. All parties involved must follow up on the latest updates pertaining to these requirements issued by the Civil Aviation Authority through its official platforms.

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