MUSCAT : Are you planning to fly to Oman? Here’s what you need to know about the latest travel regulations issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This guide will be updated to reflect any changes that may be announced.

Following are the rules issued by CAA:

• A COVID PCR 19 test before departure to the Sultanate of Oman is not required.
• GCC citizens, residents with valid residency permits, and passengers with a valid visa are allowed to enter the Sultanate without prior approval.
• All passengers arriving at the Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from COVID-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals, and passengers with free treatment card.
• All Travelers arriving in Oman from any destination will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test at arrival.
• In addition, the PCR test is mandatory on arrival and has to be pre-booked through https://covid19.emushrif.om
• The cost for the PCR test on arrival is OMR 25 and includes the fitting of a tracking wristband for all Omani citizens and passengers staying longer than 7 days.
• Test results will be available within 24 hours.
• The test report is available electronically on https://covid19.emushrif.om
• The quarantine period is seven (7) days from the date of arrival in Oman in the condition of getting a negative result of a COVID-19 PCR test on the date of arrival and in the condition of conducting another test on day 8. If the passengers does not wish to undertake a COVID-19 PCR test on the 8th day, they must remain in quarantine until they complete (14) days of quarantine from the date of arrival.
• Children who are 15 years old and below are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test and wristband tracking requirements.
• Foreign diplomats of all embassies and diplomatic missions who reside in Oman and diplomatic officials visiting Oman are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test and from fitting the wristband however the quarantine is mandatory
• Aircraft crew is exempted from the 14 days quarantine and subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
• All other previously issued requirements for entry in the Sultanate of Oman remain in force.