Suggested Length of Stay
Recommended lengths of stay in Oman is between 7-14 Days, depending on the downtime you would like in the many new high-end resorts.
Modes of transport
Roads
Road signs are written in Arabic and English (inconsistent spelling) throughout Oman. Brown signposts signal most sites of tourist interest. Petrol, all of which is unleaded, is widely available and comparatively cheap. Most petrol stations usually have modern, well-stocked shops.
Public transport
City and intercity buses are operated by Mwasalat (www.mwasalat.om), which has daily services to/from the main provincial cities for less than OR10. Buses are usually on time, comfortable, air-conditioned and safe.
Trains
No passenger trains operate in Oman.
Taxis
Reliable, metered, red-and-white Mwasalat taxis (www.mwasalat.om) are beginning to appear in Muscat, and these can be used around town and to points of interest outside the city.
Flying
Oman Air services domestic airports and a selection of Middle East and subcontinental destinations.
Health Precautions
Take out comprehensive travel insurance before departure to cover overseas medical costs, including evacuation. Make sure your policy includes adequate coverage for any pre-existing conditions.
Food and Drink
Most restaurants in Oman serve Middle Eastern fare, laced with Indian dishes introduced by the large and widely scattered expat community.
Money
The currency of Oman is the Omani rial (OMR), divided into 1,000 baisas. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange bureaux, hotels, and at the airport. Outside banking hours, moneychangers operate in the evenings and at weekends. US Dollars are recommended. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are readily accepted in large shops and hotels and by an increasing number of souq traders. Most banks in cities and towns have ATMs.
Time Zone
GMT +4
Visas
You’ll need a visa to enter Oman. Apply for an e-visa at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/
Australian Embassy & Consulate contacts in Oman
The Embassy in Saudi Arabia is responsible for assistance while in Oman.
Australian Embassy
Abdullah bin Hozafa Al-Sahmi Avenue
Diplomatic Quarter
PO Box 94400
Riyadh 11693
Saudi Arabia
Email: reg.riyadh@dfat.gov.au
Ph: +966 11 2500 990 & +966 11 2500 993
Oman Embassy & Consulate contacts in Australia
Oman doesn’t have a diplomatic mission in Australia; please get in touch with the Embassy in Japan for more details.
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
Hiroo 4-2-17, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 JAPAN
Email: tokyo@mofa.gov.om
Ph: +61 +81 3 5468 1088
Electricity
The electrical current is 220/240 volts, 50Hz. Plugs with rectangular, three-pin flat blades are used.
Getting there (stopovers)
Emirates (Dubai), Etihad (Abu Dhabi) and Qatar (Doha) all fly daily to Muscat from most Australian capital cities.
Tipping
A service charge is usually added to bills. However, a ‘little extra’ of around 10 per cent is appreciated.
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