Civil Aviation Authority issues circular on entry into Oman

Muscat: Starting November 11, all passengers arriving into the Sultanate will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test report conducted 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), announced.

CAA said in a circular issued to all airlines: "The Civil Aviation Authority would like to notify all airlines operating into  the Sultanate of Oman the following:

1- All passengers arriving in Oman are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test report conducted within 96 hours of the scheduled time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test result.

2- A citizen who has recovered from COVID-19 is allowed to travel to Oman, after providing proof that he has completed the prescribed quarantine period before taking the COVID-19 PCR test prior to departure for Oman.

3-The quarantine period is amended to 7 days from the date of arrival in Oman if the passenger has negative results of a COVID-19 PCR test conducted on arrival and another COVID-19 PCR test conducted on the 8th day. If the passenger does not wish to undertake a COVID-19 PCR test on the 8th day, the quarantine will continue for 14 days from the date of arrival.

4. Children of age fifteen 15 years and below are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR tests and from the tracking wristband.

5- Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to Oman and diplomats visiting Oman are exempted from the COVID-19 requirements for passengers to and from Oman.

6- The other requirements issued in the previous circulars shall be implemented.

7. This circular will be effective 11th November 2020, and all airlines must take the necessary measures to ensure that the requirements to enter the Sultanate under this circular and any other previous circulars are implemented. Legal action will be taken against the offending airlines."