Know the country before the journey.

Oman stretches from the Musandam fjords in the north to the monsoon coast of Dhofar in the south, with the Hajar Mountains, desert interiors, wadis, old ports, and long coastal roads shaping the way most trips flow.

Visa rules depend on nationality, purpose of travel, and length of stay. Treat the Royal Oman Police eVisa service as the source of truth before booking flights or crossing by road.

• Check eligibility before travel and apply through official channels.
• Carry a passport with suitable validity, accommodation details, and onward or return plans.
• For Musandam road trips through the UAE, confirm both Oman and UAE border requirements.

In an immediate emergency, call 9999. Keep hotel details, car plate number, and your nearest landmark ready when calling for help.

Oman is welcoming and road-trip friendly, but the best journeys respect distance, heat, mountain roads, wadi weather, and local customs.

• Do not enter wadis during rain or when storms are forecast upstream.
• Use 4WD where required, especially mountain tracks, desert camps, and remote beaches.
• Carry water, offline maps, sun protection, and a charged phone on long drives.
• Dress modestly in villages, mosques, souqs, and family-focused public spaces.