Oman

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Traveling to Oman? Land Connected.

Oman is Arabia at its most welcoming — a whitewashed capital on the sea, mountain forts, desert dunes and wadis with turquoise pools, all in a country that feels calm and easy to travel. Data from touchdown makes it simpler: maps for the long coastal and desert roads, ride-hailing in Muscat, and bookings for desert camps and tours. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect on arrival, without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Muscat's landmark mosque, with its vast prayer hall and gardens — visit outside prayer times and dress modestly.
  • Mutrah Corniche and Souq: the waterfront promenade and the old souq beside it, for frankincense, silver and an evening walk by the harbour.
  • Nizwa Fort: the 17th-century fort and its Friday goat market in the old inland capital, with views over the oasis town.
  • Wahiba Sands: rolling desert dunes a few hours from Muscat, with desert camps, camel rides and dune driving.
  • Wadi Shab: a canyon hike between cliffs and turquoise pools, ending at a hidden waterfall cave — bring water shoes and sun protection.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Muscat International Airport (MCT) is a short drive from the city; taxis and ride-hailing cars serve arrivals, and hotel transfers are common.
  • City transport: Mwasalat buses run in Muscat and on intercity routes, but most visitors rely on taxis and ride-hailing — there is no metro or tram system.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, available: OTaxi and Marhaba, the licensed local apps, operate in Muscat and other major cities with upfront fares and live tracking. Uber and Careem do not operate in Oman, so do not count on them.
  • Driving: intercity travel is by road, and car rental is popular for Nizwa, the wadis and the desert — an international driving permit is recommended for foreign drivers, and distances are long, so plan fuel and water stops.

Safety and Practical Tips

Oman is a very safe country for visitors, with low crime rates. Take normal care with valuables in crowded souqs, and keep to well-lit areas after dark.

Oman is a conservative Muslim country: dress modestly, especially at religious sites — women should cover shoulders, arms and legs and carry a headscarf for mosque visits, and men should avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts at mosques. Heat is the main practical risk: drink plenty of water, avoid the midday sun, and take care driving long desert roads when tired.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities can enter Oman visa-free for short stays or with a visa on arrival; others need a visa arranged in advance. Check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid well beyond your planned departure.

Weather and Climate

  • Hot desert climate: Oman is hot and sunny for most of the year, with humidity on the coast and cooler temperatures in the mountains.
  • Muscat at a glance: summer highs regularly pass 40°C from May to September; winter days are mild, in the mid-20s Celsius. Rain is rare except in the south.
  • Best months: November to March is the best time for most of Oman — mild and comfortable. From June to September, Salalah in the south has its khareef monsoon season, when the hills turn green and temperatures drop.
  • What to pack: light, breathable clothing, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. A light scarf is handy for mosque visits, and a light layer helps with strong air conditioning indoors.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: Omani rials (OMR). Cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger shops, but keep some rials on hand for souq purchases, small eateries and taxi fares if you are not using a ride-hailing app.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in Oman wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted. Similar multi-currency cards, such as Revolut, work the same way on the Visa/Mastercard network.
  • Tipping: not expected — rounding up a taxi fare or leaving small change in restaurants is appreciated but not required.
  • Cash tips: ATMs are plentiful in towns; use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in rials (local currency) if a terminal offers a conversion.