This initiative is aimed at attracting more tourists to Oman by enhancing the ease of travel for cruise ship visitors.
In a move to boost its tourism industry, Oman has introduced a new policy granting free 10-day tourist visas to passengers and crew members of cruise ships.
The announcement was made by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen al-Shuraqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs. Under this new policy, several amendments have been made to the executive regulations of the expatriates’ residence law.
According to media reports, the new regulations allow for the issuance of these 10-day visas upon request from cruise ship agents, with a mandatory registration required within 30 days.
This initiative is aimed at attracting more tourists to Oman by enhancing the ease of travel for cruise ship visitors. The move is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of Oman’s tourism sector, offering a welcoming environment for international travelers and promoting the country’s cultural and natural attractions.
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in Arabia. It is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and overlooks the mouth of the Persian Gulf. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The capital and largest city is Muscat.
Oman has a population of about 5.28 million as of 2024 which is a 4.60% population increase from 2023, and is the 123rd most-populous country. The coast faces the Arabian Sea on the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast.
The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by United Arab Emirates on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam’s coastal boundaries.
