Oman
Language(s): Arabic, English
Capital City: Muscat
Local Time: GMT +4
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR 1 = 1,000 Baizas)
Notes: OMR: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50. Baizas: 100, 200, 250, 500
Coins: Baizas: 5, 10, 25, 50
Dialling Code: 968
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
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Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Passports
Required by all.
Passport Validity: If a visa is required passports must be valid for 6 months....
Muscat Seeb International (MCT)
Salalah (SLL)
Oman is a monarchy that has developed rapidly in the past 30 years. Its economy is largely dependent on the production and export of oil. Tourist facilities are available in the capital city of Muscat, as well as in Salalah, Sohar, and Nizwa. Modern tourist facilities also are being expanded in other regions of the country.
CRIME : The incidence of street crime is low in Oman...
Climate: The rainy season on the south coast is between Jun-Sep whilst in the mountains and lowlands of the north rain may fall during any month. Generally rainfall is greater in the northern mountains than the rest of the country. On the coast temperatures and humidity are high during the year but especially between May-Aug when it is at its hottest. Inland temperatures are...
