Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Feb 10 Muharram (Islamic New Year).
Apr 21 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
Sep 1 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of
the Prophet).
Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Nov 18 National Day.
Nov 19 Birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos.
Passport:
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all except
the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and
the United Arab Emirates holding national identity cards;
(b) holders of Macau (SAR) Travel Permit
Required by all except nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council States.
(a) 1. Nationals of the following countries may apply for a visa (at a cost of 6OR for single-entry visas and 10OR for multiple-entry visas) on arrival at Oman Seeb International Airport for a maximum stay of 14 days: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalem, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Ecuador, EU nationals (except Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and Slovenia), French Guiana, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Rep), Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, USA, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Note: 1. a) Any visitor arriving in Oman without a tourist or a sponsored visa will be refused entry. Visitors are not allowed to enter Oman by road unless their visa states such validity and a designated point of entry. A sponsored visa is obtainable from the Royal Oman Police Immigration Department. (b) Travellers who have resided in one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for at least 1 year and who hold a valid residence permit and labour card may obtain a tourist visa on arrival, provided they meet certain conditions regarding professional status. Contact Embassy/Consulate for further details. (c) For minors (under 18 years) travelling unaccompanied, a consent letter is required from one of their parents.
