{"id":39954,"date":"2023-03-23T17:31:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T15:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?post_type=country&#038;p=39954"},"modified":"2024-09-09T11:42:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:42:15","slug":"oman","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/oman\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>Oman, a peaceful, quiet country, home to the most striking landscapes in the Arabian Peninsula is, at the same time, the most traditional, authentic and welcoming country in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to a great coastline with vertiginous cliffs, 3,000m mountains, loads of offbeat sites, and overwhelming hospitality, Oman is the ultimate destination for adventurous travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all the practical information, including all my tips and cultural facts, read my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-oman\/\">Travel Guide to Oman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull d-flex flex-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#85ab86\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">need to know <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#31551d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">for traveling in Oman<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:30px;height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer white-spacer mx-auto\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-edit\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Quick facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Capital<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visit-muscat\/\"><strong>Muscat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Population: <\/strong>4.4 million (125th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Area<\/strong>: 309,500km\u00b2 (70th largest country)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-passport\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Visa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Most nationalities can get an Oman tourist visa on arrival:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>14-day visa<\/strong>: for free, no cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30-day visa:<\/strong> 21 rials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple-entry visa (1 year):<\/strong> 50 rials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.rop.gov.om\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get it online<\/a><\/strong> at a discounted price (around 1 rial).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-arrival\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Getting in<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Both Muscat and Salalah have an international airport, Muscat being directly connected with Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Border crossings include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-saudi-arabia\/\"><strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/a> (opened in 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/yemen-travel\/\"><strong>Yemen<\/strong><\/a> (region of Hadramut)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-medical\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Travel Insurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">With its Backpacker plan, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=oman_category_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the best insurance for any kind of adventurous destination, like Oman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=oman_category_en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#fe9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>GET A QUOTE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-cloud-sun\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Best time to visit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Winter, from November till March because the rest of the year can be really, really hot. October and April could be bearable all right, depending on the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-ban\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">How to access blocked sites<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Remember that in Oman, the internet is censored, which means that some websites are blocked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/2203603\/1645813\/16063?subId1=oman_category_en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#dd3333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>GET ExpressVPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Can you do Oman on a budget?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_13691.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_13691.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_13691.jpg\" alt=\"Oman text box category\" class=\"wp-image-42353 size-full\"><\/picture><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Oman is not very backpacking-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The cost of living is high, there&#8217;s no public transportation and hotels are expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">However, backpackers should know that in Oman, you can camp anywhere and that Omanis are super helpful and kind, making hitchhiking and Couchsurfing very pleasant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check how to travel in <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/backpacking-oman-budget\/\"><strong>Oman on a budget<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Top experiences in Oman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Experience the&nbsp;<em>khareef<\/em> season in Salalah<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In summer, in Salalah the a monsoon season is called khareef and it fills the region with lush green meadows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Driving the coastal road from Salalah to the Yemeni border<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The most spectacular coast in Yemen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Experiencing the Omani traditional life<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Unlike its neighbors Dubai and Qatar, Oman is a country that managed to keep all its traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The historical heritage, from ruined cities to epic forts and abandoned villages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Oman has a large range of historical sites, and I recommend the ruined city of Manah and the several forts spread across Rustaq, Bahla, and Nizwa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">Check our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-oman\/\">Tips &amp; How to travel to Oman in 2023<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull d-flex flex-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#d4d4d4\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color\">tips for Oman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:30px;height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer white-spacer mx-auto\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Accommodation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">There are no hostels or guesthouses and budget hotels start at 25\u20ac for a single room. However, the offer of mid-range and luxury hotels is enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/country\/om.en.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=oman_category_en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>FIND YOUR HOTEL HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-walking\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Activities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">From Muscat, there are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/activities-excursions-day-trips-muscat-oman\/\">endless activities<\/a><\/strong>, day trips and excursions that you can easily book with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=oman&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=51CMUEB&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=%22other%22&amp;cmp=oman_category_en\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-bus-alt\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You should know that public transportation in Oman sucks, so if you want to travel independently and don\u2019t want to hitchhike, renting a car to move around is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ALL MY ARTICLES ON OMAN<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":40864,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39954","country","type-country","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country\/39954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/country"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}