Oman: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic
Tough
Overall verdict for Oman: Tough. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.
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The 23 topics at a glance
Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💉MedicinesAllowed, with limits
🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits
🐾AnimalsRelaxed
🚬SmokingRelaxed
🍺Alcohol🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
❤️Sex & dating🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
👕Dress codeAllowed, with limits
🕌ReligionAllowed, with limits
🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits
📷Photo & videoAllowed, with limits
🔪WeaponsBanned or serious risk
💶FinesAllowed, with limits
🛂Visa & customsRelaxed
🤝BehaviorAllowed, with limits
⛓️Jail riskAllowed, with limits
⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits
📡Internet & VPNBanned or serious risk
🚁DronesBanned or serious risk
💵Cash & currencyRelaxed
🩺Vaccines & healthAllowed, with limits
💻Remote workAllowed, with limits
🗣️Politics & protestBanned or serious risk
Get the exact rules for your trip
This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Oman, offline, in 23 languages.
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How Oman compares
With 7 of 23 topics flagged red, Oman is stricter than 7 of the 11 other countries in Middle East & Caucasus (regional average: 7.0). Worldwide, Oman ranks #37 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).
What sets it apart
- Internet & VPN: flagged red here, while only 5 of 148 countries are this strict.
- Alcohol: flagged red here, while only 13 of 148 countries are this strict.
- Politics & protest: flagged red here, while only 28 of 148 countries are this strict.
- Smoking: relaxed here, while 95 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
What to watch most in Oman
- Drinking in the street: allowed in some countries, heavily fined in most tourist city centres.
- Being visibly drunk in public is an offence in itself in the Gulf, in Japan's stations, and in many resort towns.
- Sale hours: several countries block alcohol sales during afternoons, election days or religious holidays.
Oman at a glance
CapitalMuscat
CurrencyOmani Rial (OMR)
LanguageArabic
Emergency number9999
Driving sideRight
Mains voltage240 V
Calling code+968
Time zoneUTC+04:00
Plug typesC · G
Frequently asked questions
Is Oman strict with tourists?
Overall verdict: Tough. 7 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Alcohol, Sex & dating, Weapons, Internet & VPN, Drones, Politics & protest), 12 require caution.
What can get me fined or arrested in Oman?
The strictest topics for travellers in Oman are: Drugs, Alcohol, Sex & dating, Weapons, Internet & VPN, Drones, Politics & protest. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.
Where do I find the exact rules for Oman?
In LawsTravels: open Oman, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.
What is the emergency number in Oman?
In Oman, dial 9999. Capital: Muscat. Currency: Omani Rial (OMR). Main language: Arabic.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Oman?
In Oman, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 240 V. Calling code: +968. Time zone: UTC+04:00. Plug types: C · G.
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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.
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