Arab News, Thursday, Dec 10, 2020 | Rabi Al Thani 25, 1442
Oman to give visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries to boost tourism
Oman: Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from
needing an entry visa for a stay of up to 10 days, police said on Wednesday, in
a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy.
Visitors must have a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return
ticket, Royal Oman Police said on its Twitter account.
“Nationals of 103 counties are exempted from entry visas into the Sultanate for
a period of ten days,” it said.
Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on
trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to
the coronavirus pandemic.
The Gulf state resumed international flights on Oct. 1, but only citizens and
people holding valid existing residency and work visas could enter.
Oman, rated sub-investment grade by all major credit rating agencies, faces a
widening deficit and large debt maturities in coming few years. It has recently
embarked on a new fiscal plan to wean itself off its dependence on oil revenues.