Updated category of passengers exempted from institutional quarantine

Based on the decisions made by the Supreme Committee for dealing with (COVID-19), and with reference to the Circulars issued by the Civil Aviation Authority on 11th and 15th February 2021, and in coordination with the Medical Response and Public Health Sector and the Relief and Shelter Sector; the Civil Aviation Authority would like to inform all airlines operating in the Sultanate that the passenger categories exempted from presenting pre-confirmed hotel reservations before they are checked in at the airport of departure has been updated to be as per the followings:

1. Diplomats working at foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the Sultanate, their families, and diplomats visiting the Sultanate.
2. Arrivals from age of 18 and less if traveling alone, and arrivals at the age of 60 and above.
3. Aircrew, subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
4. Sick passengers whose health conditions require special attention as per the attached health form. The exception includes two companions – a female under 18 years old patients and only one companion with male patients above 18.
5. Holders of permits for private institutional isolation centers that are pre-approved by the Relief & Shelter Sector.
6. For sea crews moored in the territorial waters of the Sultanate, airlines are obliged to ensure that there is a hotel reservation covering the duration of their stay in Oman based on the letter of the shipping agent.

All other requirements as stipulated in previous circulars remain valid.