OMAN | Alsharq

Health & vaccination

No special vaccinations are needed for a stay in Oman. Medical facilities in Maskat have a good standard and guarantee a basic level of medical care in rural areas. In order to prevent cases of diarrhea, however, we recommend to avoid drinking tap water.

When it comes to the Corona virus (COVID-19), we follow the recommendations made by the German Federal Foreign Office as well as the local authorities and the German Embassy on site. In case of any change of the health situation, the tour might be subject to according changes we will inform you about as soon as possible.

Language

The official language in Oman is Arabic. Due to the history of sea trade, there are several minoriy languages spoken throughout the country, such as Suaheli or Jabali in the South of the country. Due to the high amount of Pakistani and Indian labor migrants, Urdu and Hindi are widely spread languages as well. Enlish is lingua franca and will serve you well while travelling.

Local currency

The official currency in Oman is the Omani Rial (OMR). It is very easy to exchange money (Euros or US Dollars) anywhere in the country or to withdraw cash with a debit or credit card, as the banks have numerous branches. We recommend to take a part of the money in cash, and take a debit or credit card with you as well. Withdrawal fees might vary according to the regulations of your home bank.

Security

Although Oman is deemed a very safe tourist country, the issue of security plays a big role.

In planning out tours, we follow the recommendations and statements issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. Our route only leads us through areas deemed safe by the Office. While doing so, we keep close contact with the German Embassy and local authorities on the ground. In case of any change of the security situation, the tour route might be subject to according changes.

Visa

Visa are provided upon arrival at the airports in Mascat and Salalah. It is thus not necessary to apply for a visa at the Omani Embassy in Germany. To receive a visa upon arrival, you need a passport with a minimum six months validity at the time of travel. The visa fee is 10 Omani Rial for 10 days and 25 Omani rial for up to 30 days.

Visa regulations might change at any time. If so, we will inform you in time before the tour start. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any Israeli stamps in your passport, and/or do not wish to travel with your German passport.