Travel Information

Norwegian citizens travelling to Oman

Citizens of Svalbard that are travelling to Oman need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Oman

🤝 friendly locals
🐌 Below average wifi
mild weather
🏖️ beaches
golf

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Renna Mobile

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Careem.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is OMR.

1 NOK = 0.042211 OMR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $5.19 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Oman. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Oman has reported cases of COVID-19 and has put in place measures to prevent its spread. As of 17 March, Oman banned the entry of non-GCC citizens through all land, sea and air ports, although residents of Oman are exempt from that ban. Omani authorities will place anyone entering the Sultanate under quarantine. There is no Australian Embassy in Oman. The Australian Embassy accredited to Oman is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Due to the temporary suspension of flights between Saudi Arabia and Oman, our ability to provide consular assistance in Oman may be limited. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Oman.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Oman. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.11 / 5)
Safety (3.49 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.79 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$95.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$5.19 USD

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Popular Cities in Oman

Muscat

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