Muscat Visa Information
Muscat is the capital and largest city in the Sultanate of Oman. Since Oman's 'Renaissance' of modernization began in 1970, Muscat has seen an flare-up of infrastructure development and urbanization, and, as has been the case in so many other cities worldwide, towns which were once distinct have been subsumed within the sprawling growth of the city's expanding metropolitan area. But before visiting Muscat the travelers should go through Muscat Tourist Information and also the Muscat Visa Information section of the site AsiaRooms.com.
Rules for getting a visa for Muscat
In order to encourage tourism, Oman government has relaxed its visa regulations in late
2001. Visas are still required except for citizens of other Gulf countries, but it is now possible for many foreign nationals including those from the EU, America, Australia and New Zealand to obtain a visa at Muscat's Seeb airport, or at border crossings. These visas are valid for two weeks. Tourist visas obtained through the sultanate's embassies abroad are valid for three weeks. Visas can also be obtainable from Oman's bigger hotels and tour companies. Muscat Visa Information provides all the required information.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Muscat provides both non-
Immigrant and immigrant visa services to the citizens and residents of the
Sultanate of Oman. The U.S. Embassy is located on Jameat A'Duwal Al Arabiya
Street in the diplomatic area of Shatti al Qurum in the city of Muscat. The Embassy is normally closed during Omani and American holidays.
Address and Contact Number of the Visa Office at Muscat
MBD - Ruwi, Muscat
Tel No's are - 24814120, 24814274 and 24814239
Fax No's are 24817503 (General); 24816299 (Consular Wing)
International Dialing code for Muscat is +968
