Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import of:
a. 2 litres/2 bottles maximum per family of liquor if imported by a non-Muslim;
Penalties: more than 2 litres results in a fine of OMR 5.-. and confiscation;
b. Meat and meat products: same regulations as for Pets. In addition an Islamic slaughter certificate is required;
c. Video tapes: 8 tapes for personal use. However, Customs may confiscate tapes. Tapes will be sent to the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture for verification (takes about 1 week).
Prohibited:
1. bees (unless holding Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries clearance);
2. dates: all types of dates including shoots of date palm, coconut, ornamental palm trees, all parts thereof;
3. firearms and toy weapons (unless holding security ministry clearance), swords or knives and flammable materials (i.e. gasses). Valuable items may be exempted, subject to assessment by security officer;
4. obscene books;
5. non-canned foodstuffs (vegetables, fruit, non-alcoholic beverages) from countries with cholera infected areas (unless holding Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries clearance).
Crew members customs regulations::
Same regulations as for passengers apply.
Pets::
Must be accompanied by:
- import licence from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; and
- Government Health Certificate attested to by the country of origin (valid during the import period); and
- Immunization Certificate against rabies stating that immunization is more than 1 month old but less than 6 months old.
Birds (parrots) require, in addition to the above mentioned certificates, an environmental export certificate of approval from the authorities of the country of origin. Pets may enter as checked baggage (in hold), in the cabin or as cargo. However, issue is subject to individual airline procedures (check with transporting airline). Quarantine:
1. Dogs and cats arriving from rabies infected areas will be quarantined for 6 months. Apply to Quarantine Veterinarian at Seeb International Airport (Muscat) in case of doubt regarding rabies infected areas;
2. any imported living animals/birds not complying with above mentioned conditions are subject to quarantine or other suitable actions.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Oman.
Exempt: baggage of transit passengers with a destination outside of Oman.
Airport Embarkation Tax
Airport Tax: OMR 5.- has to be paid upon departure if not collected at ticket issuance.
Exempt: children up to 2 years of age.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Rial Omani-OMR) and foreign currencies: unlimited. Prohibited: Israeli currency.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency (Rial Omani-OMR) and foreign currencies: unlimited. Prohibited: Israeli currency.