oman 10 days visa free entry for 103 nations for boosting tourism

Oman (Officially called as Royal Sultanate of Oman) has exempted the foreign nationals of 103 countries from the need of an entry visa for traveling and staying in Oman for up to 10 days. Royal Oman Police has taken this step to boost tourism in the country. Now the citizens of 103 Nationals can enter Oman on the basis of their passport only.

Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, the Royal Oman Police has decided to suspend the tourist entry visa. However, the country will grant a tourist visa only to those citizens who are planning to visit Oman by travel and travel companies. Is this step of Oman 10 Days Visa Fee Entry for 103 Nations for Boosting Tourism a good one? Let's find out in the article.

Below are the citizens of the 103 countries who can enjoy ten days visa-free stay In Oman

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The Foreign National of the 103 countries who want to travel in Oman for ten days needs the following documents to enter.

1. Confirmed flight ticket along with the return tickets.
2. The visitor must have health insurance.
3. Hotel reservation before the visit to Oman.

Rules and regulation due to the ongoing pandemic situation:

• The foreign nationals have to follow the rules that are being implemented by the local authorities of Oman.
• The foreign nationals have to maintain social distancing.
• There must not be any public gathering. 
• The foreign Nationals have to wear a mask in public.
• The foreign nationals have to follow social distancing rules everywhere they go, such as Beaches, Restaurants, Airports, Conference, Events, and Tourist Places.
• It is recommended to follow the Twitter handle of the Official Oman Government to get the latest information regarding the corona situation and updates of the newly implemented rules.

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Oman Visa Types:

Tourist visa:

A tourist visa is granted to those foreign National who wants to visit Oman for traveling or tourism purposes with their family or friends. If someone wants to visit Oman to meet a relative or friend, they can also apply for a tourist visa. A tourist visa can be a single entry visa or multiple entry visa; depending upon the choice, one can apply for it.

Various types of Tourist visa:

Single Entry Tourist visa:

• 10 days tourist visa
• 21 days tourist visa
• 30 days tourist visa
• 90 days tourist visa

Multiple entry tourist visa:

• 30 days tourist visa
• 90 days tourist visa

In a single entry visa, tourists can only enter and leave the country once, whereas, in a Multiple entry visa, there is no such restriction on entry and exit; one can enter and exit the country as many times as they want to but within the requested time period of the Oman visa.

Employment Visa:

Employment visa is issued to those foreign National who have been selected for a job in the Oman based company.

Student Residential Visa:

A student Residential visa allows the foreign student to stay in the country for two to three years, and this Visa is issued to foreign students who want to study in Oman.

Investor Residence Visa:

Investor Residence Visa is issued to those foreign nationals who want to invest their money in Oman for business purposes. On this visa, a person can stay in Oman for six months or more (after extension).

Official Visit Visa:

Official Visit Visa is granted to a foreign official at the request of a hosting government organization.

Scientific Research Visa:

Scientific Research Visa is issued by the competent authorities in Oman. This Visa is granted only when the researcher request for it. A foreigner can perform research in Oman only when the Visa is approved. This scientific research visa has the validity of three months.

Artist Visa:

Artist visa is issued when a local Omani people sponsor the Visa on his responsibility to perform a show in Oman.

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FAQs:

Q. Can I get an entry in Oman for three days without Visa?

Yes, only if you are a citizen of the visa exempted countries.

Q. Can I apply for a visa after the three days visa-free visit to Oman?

No, you cannot apply for the Visa after the three days visa-free visit to Oman.

Q. Do I need to apply for a visa for staying 30 days in Oman?

Yes, it is necessary to obtain Visa to get entry into Oman.

Q. Is the PCR test mandatory for the traveler to visit Oman?

PCR test must show the report as negative then only you will get the Visa approved to visit Oman.

Oman 10 Days Visa free Entry for 103 Nations for Boosting Tourism is a great step to increase the tourism of the nation. So plan a trip to this beautiful country and for getting an Oman Visa visit Oman IE Visa Online.

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