Categories: COVID-19

Guidelines for outbound & inbound passengers in Oman issued by PACA

Based on the decisions of the Supreme Committee on Covid-19, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has issued a notification to all airlines operating through airports in Oman.

Departures

  • Omani citizens shall have health insurance valid in the country to which they are traveling.
    Passenger shall comply with the conditions of the country to which they are traveling.
  • Citizens and foreigners are allowed to travel from Oman without a permit.
  • Citizens arriving in Oman are subject to 14 days of domestic quarantine.




Arrivals:

  • Foreigners arriving in Oman are subject to institutional quarantine for 14 days and must present confirmation of accommodation and means to cover its expenses.
  • The aircraft crew is exempted from the 14 days quarantine and subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
  • Arriving passengers shall be required to download and start the registration process on the Tarassud+ application before arrival as well as pay an amount of RO5 to obtain a tracking bracelet to wear during the quarantine.
  • All visitors are required to have health insurance valid for the full duration of their stay in Oman.
  • Non-Omanis are allowed to enter Oman only under a permit issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via their embassy or sponsor or national airlines (Oman Air and Salam Air).
  • The two national airlines (Oman Air and Salam Air) are allowed to carry transfer passengers
  • Foreign diplomats returning to Oman are excluded from the previous conditions except for the domestic quarantine requirement.

This article originally appeared on: https://www.omanobserver.om/paca-issues-guidelines-for-outbound-inbound-passengers/

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