Oman Trips & Tours

ALCOHOL Alcohol should not be consumed in public places apart from licensed premises, such as hotels & restaurants. It is illegal to carry liquor in your car. In addition, the police take a serious view of traffic offences in which alcohol is involved and fines may be imposed.

CURRENCY The unit of currency is Omani Rial (RO 1 = US$ 2.63), which is divided into 1000 Baizas. Notes are available in denominations of RO 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, 1/2 Rial, 250, 200 and 100 Baizas. Coins are also in use for units under one (1) Rial.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Your passport should have at least 6 months’ validity remaining on your date of entry to Oman. British nationals can visit Oman without a visa if: · your stay is less than 14 days (no extensions); · you have evidence of a confirmed hotel booking · you have health insurance to cover your stay · you have a return ticket ATM MACHINES Can be found at convenient locations throughout the country including the arrival hall at the Airport.

DRESS Oman is a Muslim country and it is important that, as guests of the country, everyone should respect the local customs. It is recommended that women not wear strappy sundresses, miniskirts, shorts or low necked dresses in public places (e.g. offices, souks, town and shopping areas). The most suitable wear in public is shoulders covered and below knee length skirts with a top that is appropriately long (below the hip) is also acceptable. Men should wear shirts and long trousers. Shorts or beachwear should not be worn except at the beach or pool area. PHOTOGRAPHY Do not take photographs of individuals without their permission. Women in particular, do not like being photographed. It is forbidden to take pictures of military facilities, borders and airports. Observe ‘NO PHOTOGRAPHY’ signs. ELECTRICITY Is 220-240 Volts at 50 cycles AC.