Modified guidelines for pre-travel PCR test requirements

The Civil Aviation Authority has released a circular on the modified guidelines for PCR test before departure. The circular states that:

Based on coordination with the health authorities in Oman, the Civil Aviation Authority said issued the following guidelines:

1. The period of pre-travel negative COVID-19 PCR test has been amended for long international flights (not less than 8 hours including transit) to be conducted within 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman.
2. The requirement for a negative COVID-19 PCR test for shorter flights is remaining to be conducted within 72 hours.
3. Omani Citizens who are tested positive after recovering from Covid-19 are allowed to travel to the Sultanate if providing proof that they have completed the prescribed quarantine period before taking the COVID-19 PCR test prior to departure to Oman.

The other entry requirements as stipulated in previous circulars will remain valid.