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Oman: restrictions and entry requirements 2023
Oman: country’s borders status
Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.
News — Oman
01.04.2023
19:30
There were heavy rains in Oman.
In the west of the country it is recommended not to visit the desert.
22.03.2023
13:00
Rains and hail have hit Oman.
In Muscat, the airport was temporarily shut down and the flooding caused traffic chaos in the city.
19.03.2023
12:30
Oman has announced the abolition of visa requirements for citizens of 103 countries.
The visa-free regime lasts 14 days and can be extended for a month for $52.
14.03.2023
11:20
Heavy rains are expected in Oman on 14 March.
There will be thunderstorms in Muscat and flights may be delayed.
01.03.2023
17:00
Oman Air will fly from Muscat, Oman, to Chittagong, Bangladesh, four times a week from 26 March.
The flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes. Tickets cost from $600 roundtrip.
28.02.2023
17:00
SalamAir flies from Muscat (Oman) to Mashhad (Iran) on Tuesdays.
Tickets cost from $280 one way.
National holidays in Oman in 2023
Public holidays and festivals in Oman in 2023. Non-working days:
- February 18, Saturday: Israa wal Miraj (الإسراء والمعراج);
- from April 21 to April 24, from Friday to Monday: Eid ul-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
- from June 28 to July 1, from Wednesday to Saturday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
- July 19, Wednesday: Islamic New Year (رأس السنة الهجرية);
- July 23, Sunday: Resurrection Day (يوم النهضة);
- September 27, Wednesday: Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (المولد النبوي الشريف);
- November 18, Saturday: National Day (اليوم الوطني).
Official holidays in Oman are Thursday and Friday. Private companies also work on Thursday until lunch. Banks are open to work with clients from 08:00 to 14:00 from Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday are days off).
