Omanis exempt from border gate procedures

Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Health has issued a notification exempting Omani citizens from border exit gate procedures, with some conditions.

Omani citizens working or living in neighbouring countries who commute on a daily basis crossing borders between the two countries, are excluded from going through the checking procedures.

Similarly those Omanis who are in any medical conditions are also exempted. The drivers of commercial vehicles and trucks are exempted too provided they have adhered to the arrival and departure procedures.

Border cities

There are many Omani citizens as well as residents who work in the border cities and towns between Oman and the UAE and commute on a daily basis. There is also a sizeable movement of supply chain logistics and goods between the two countries, catering to both FMCG as well as other durable goods markets.

The note also mandates that Omani families residing in the island province of Musandam, Buraimi and Dhofar are required to procure a letter of proof on their residency from the respective governors.

The visitors arriving into Oman must have an internationally valid medical insurance valid for a month that covers COVID-19 treatment, and undertake a PCR test on arrival at the Muscat International Airport, registering for which must be done prior to travel.