MUSCAT: Oman has added Covaxin among the approved list of COVID-19 vaccine for travel to the country, the Indian Embassy confirmed in a statement.

According to the statement, all passengers from India who have received two doses of Covaxin at least 14 days before the estimated arrival date will now be able to travel to Oman without the requirement of quarantine. “All other COVID-19 related requirements / conditions, such as pre-arrival RT-PCR test shall be applicable for such passengers,” the statement said.

“This notification will significantly ease travel to Oman for Indian nationals who have taken COVAXIN. Passengers who have taken AstraZeneca/Covishield are already permitted to travel to Oman without quarantine,” the embassy said.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Wednesday updated the travel guidelines in which it has mentioned Covaxin among the approved vaccine in Oman.