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In an effort to boost the Tourism Industry of the country, the Ministry of Tourism relaxed the visa requirements in the year 2001. Acquiring the right visa is one of the most important details which should be followed on Oman Tourist Information . Oman Visa Information can be distinctly divided into sub categories: • Single Entry Visit Visa: The Ministry of Tourism has clubbed the three visa requirements in Oman such as tourist visa, business visa and short visit visa into the single Entry Visit Visa. This visa has been issued to travelers from particular countries including countries such as France, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, China, USA, Australia and many more. Upon their arrival at the major terminals of the Sultanate one is required to fill a visa application forms along with the major requirements mentioned on Oman Visa Information by the Ministry of Tourism. The fee charged for this facility is OMR 6 which can also be paid in foreign currencies. One can also obtain a single entry visa by applying to the major diplomatic missions and commercial representation offices in Oman. The Validity of this visa is one month. One can also extend the visa permit by filling the extension application form which should be submitted at the Directorate General of Passport and Residency office before the expiry date. As per the law, a fine of OMR 10 per day can be charged for after the expiry date.
But visa requirements in Oman can differ from country to country. For the tourists belonging to India, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Syria the visas are issued at the main entry points either individually or as part of a group. The tourists belonging to the above mentioned countries can only enter the country if they have purchased a complete tourist voucher from specific tourist companies that have been approved by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The package should also include the lodging facilities and the airline ticket of one of the national airlines of Oman. • Multiple Entry Visa: Visa Information on Oman also includes specific details about acquiring this particular visa. One of the specific requirements is that the validity period of the applicant's passport should not be less than a year. The fee charged is OMR10 or an equal amount in foreign currencies. This visa can be acquired at the land, air and sea entry points. One can also get this visa through the diplomatic and commercial mission office in the country. • Express Visa: This particular visa is issued by the Directorate General of Passport and Residency for travelers belonging to particular countries. One can apply for an application form to the Oman commercial or tourist establishment or the diplomatic mission and commercial representation offices in their particular countries. The visa as the name suggests is issued within 24 hours. The Validity of this visa lasts for two weeks. • Common Visa Facility with the Emirate of Dubai: Travelers bearing an entrance visa from the Emirate of Dubai are not required to obtain a separate visa for the Sultanate of Oman. The Entry stamp or Visa for Dubai is recognized as an entry visa to Oman also.
No fees are charged for them. The bearer of this particular visa is permitted to stay for the period of the visa issued to him from the authorities in the Emirate of Dubai. These particular details on Oman Visa Information have to be remembered and followed while planning a visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
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