Oman travel details
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Oman has a population of 4M with main currency as Omani Rial. The languages spoken are Arabic. Oman travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Internet speed in Oman is on average 3.1 Mbps.
Oman travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our advice for Oman and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Reconsider your need to travel to border areas with Yemen due to the threat of armed conflict and violence. You'll need a valid visa to travel to Oman. The type of visa depends on your country of residence and purpose of travel. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. See (‘Travel’).
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Oman.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : May 1, 2024
Oman weather
Oman essential details
Plugs
Oman uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
Money in Oman
Currencies
Oman uses the Omani rial (symbol: ?.?.), code OMR.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 rials and 500, 200 and 100 baisas. Rial is subdivided into 1000 baisas. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 baisas.
Internet in Oman
Internet
Internet speed in Oman is on average 3.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Oman is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 5.00 OMR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Omantel or Ooredoo. Oman uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Oman upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Oman, dial +, then 968 (the country code for Oman), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Oman, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Oman travel details
Driving in Oman
Emergecy
Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Oman map
Oman visa advice
If you're considering exploring Oman beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Oman transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Oman, understanding Oman Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.