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Oman |
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| Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 30 September 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Entry requirements
Visas
British passport holders can obtain an entry visa upon arrival at any land, sea or air entry port in Oman.
There are two options:
There are two options:
- A one-month combined tourist/business visa costing 6 Omani Rials (OR). This can be extended for one month for a further 6 OR;
- A one year multiple entry visa, which is valid for three weeks, after which nationals must leave Oman for at least three weeks before returning. The cost for this is 10 OR.
Overstaying without the proper authority can lead to fines of 10 OR per day.
Travelling with medication
Some prescription medicines common in the United Kingdom are banned in Oman. If you are travelling to Oman with prescription drugs you should carry a copy of the prescription. Not to do so can be an offence if the drugs are on the banned list, and the penalties, including prison, can be severe. If you have any queries, you are advised to check well in advance with Oman's Ministry of Health.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.
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Contacts
Address:
British Embassy
PO Box 185
Mina Al Fahal
Postal Code 116
Sultanate of Oman
Telephone:
(968) 24 609000
(968) 24 609002 Commercial
(968) 24 609251 Consular
(968) 24 609224 Defence
(968) 24 609000 Out of hours emergencies
Fax:
(968) 24 609010 General
(968) 24 609011 Consular
(968) 24 609013 Chancery
(968) 24 609012 Commercial
Office hours:
Sat-Wed: 0330-1030 GMT
Sat-Wed: 0730-1430 Local Time
Sat-Wed: Consular opening hours 0800 - 1300 Local Time
Website: http://ukinoman.fco.gov.uk/en
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