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Muscat

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23.58° N
58.41° E

Country / area: Oman
Time zone identifier: Asia/Muscat
Currency reference: OMR
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Muscat / Airports

Muscat Airport to City Centre: Mwasalat Bus or Taxi

From Muscat Airport, Mwasalat bus A1 runs to Ruwi Bus Station every 30 minutes on its timetable. Licensed airport taxis charge by distance. Costs, times and how to choose.

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Muscat / Practical information

Oman Visa and Entry Rules: 14 Days Visa-Free or eVisa

Citizens of over 100 countries can visit Oman visa-free for up to 14 days with a 6-month passport, return ticket, hotel and insurance. Who qualifies, when you need an eVisa, and what to declare.

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Muscat / Transportation

Renting a Car in Oman: Licence Rules, Fines and 4x4 Checks

How long a foreign licence works in Oman, what Omani traffic fines cost, why wadis and off-road tracks void rental cover, and when you need a 4x4 for Jebel Akhdar.

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