Oman
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Many nationalities can enter Oman visa-free for up to 14 days, including EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders. For longer stays you can apply for a 30-day e-Visa through the Royal Oman Police website, which is usually processed within a few days. You will need proof of accommodation, insurance and a return ticket.

October to April is the best time to visit Oman, with warm days and cool nights ideal for wadis, mountains and desert camps. Summer temperatures in the north exceed 45°C. The exception is Salalah in the south, which is at its greenest and coolest from July to September during the khareef monsoon.

Oman is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the Middle East for travellers. Crime is very rare and Omanis are known for hospitality towards visitors. The main hazards are natural rather than criminal: flash floods in wadis after rain, and driving on unpaved mountain tracks that require a 4x4.

Oman uses the Omani Rial (OMR), one of the highest-valued currencies in the world. It divides into 1,000 baisa, so small denominations matter. Cards work in Muscat and larger towns, but carry cash for rural petrol stations, souqs and mountain villages.

Renting a car is the standard way to travel in Oman. Roads between the main cities are excellent and well signposted in English, but a 4x4 is necessary for wadis, Jebel Akhdar and desert tracks. Public transport exists between major towns but will not reach the landscapes most people come for.

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