Travel Information From Kazakhstan to Oman

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Oman. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given. Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Oman.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Oman. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Oman, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Oman.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to entry.

Local Phrases Language : Arabic

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = marhaban (informal)
Good morning = sabāh el-khair
Good afternoon = tab masayik
Goodbye = ma`a as-salāma
Nice to meet you = saeid biliqayik

Conversational

How are you? = kayf halika?
I am good thank you = ana bikhayr shukran lak
What’s your name? = ma asmuk?
My name is … = … asmi hu ...
Do you speak English? = hal tatakalam allughat al'iinjiliziatu?
I don’t speak … = ... ana la atakalim ...
How do you say… in … = kayf yumkinuk 'an taqul fi ...
I don’t understand = la 'afham

Basics

Yes = naeam
No = raqm
Please = law samaht
Thank you = shkran lak
You’re welcome = ealaa alrahb walsaea
Excuse me = eafwan
Wait = antazir
Hurry up = eajaluu
Go away = yabtaeid
Let’s go to = linadhhab 'iilaa
I want to go to … = 'urid 'an 'adhhab 'iilaa ...
A little bit = qalilan
A lot = kthyraan

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = mateam
Do you have? … = hal tamtaliku? ...
Not too spicy = lays har jidana
It was delicious = laqad kanat ladhidhatan
The bill, please = alfaturat min fadlik
How much? = kam althamani?
Very expensive = ghali jidana
Can you reduce the price? = hal yumkinuk taqlil alsuera?
Please can I have a beer? = min fadlik hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa birat?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = sayaarat ajirih
Car = jamal
Bus = 'uwtubis
Right = alsahih
Left = alyasar
Straight = mustaqim
Stop here = tawaqaf huna

Places

Downtown = wast albalad
Street = sharie
Hotel = alfunduq
Museum = muthaf
Mall = mujamae tijariun
Market = suq
Hospital = mustashfaa
Doctor = tabib
Police = shurta
Post office = maktab albarid
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = 'ayu saeatin?
Today = alyawm
Tomorrow = alghad
The day after tomorrow = baed ghad
Yesterday = fi alamis
When? = mataa؟

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = 'ayn alhamami?
Help me, please = saeadani min fadlik
Call an ambulance = aitasil bial'iiseaf
I don’t feel goo = 'ana la 'asheur bialdhuhul

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Oman is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they Don't offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Eating, drinking, smoking, playing loud music and dancing in public places during daylight hours of Ramadan is strictly forbidden and punishable by law, including for non-Muslims. Carry a copy of your passport, or your Omani ID if you are a resident, at all times for identification and keep the original document in a safe place. If you are arrested, you may be required to take a blood test – particularly if the authorities suspect you have used drugs or alcohol. Failure to do so could result in additional charges. You should dress modestly in public areas including shopping malls. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs (below the knee), and underwear should not be visible. Wearing tight-fitting clothes is likely to attract attention. You should not wear swimming attire in public areas, except on tourist beaches or at swimming pools. Cross-dressing is illegal. Non-Muslim residents can get a licence to drink alcohol at home from the Royal Oman Police. Liquor licenses are not available to non-residents, but it is possible for tourists and visitors to buy and drink alcohol in licensed venues, such as hotels, restaurants and clubs. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. It is a punishable offence under Omani law to drink alcohol in public, be drunk in a public area or to drink drive. Foreign nationals have been arrested and charged, including in cases where they have come to the attention of the police for a related offence or matter, such as disorderly or offensive behaviour. Passengers in transit through Omani ports whilst under the influence of alcohol may also be arrested. Import and use of e-cigarettes/vape products are illegal in Oman. Swearing and making rude gestures (including while driving or on social media) are considered obscene acts. Excessive public displays of affection are frowned upon and may bring you to the attention of the police. Photography of certain government buildings and military sites isn't allowed. Don't photograph people without their permission. Hobbies like bird watching and plane spotting may be misunderstood - particularly near military sites, government buildings and airports. Financial crimes, including fraud, bouncing cheques, unpaid debt and the non-payment of bills (including hotel bills) can result in imprisonment and/or a fine. Foreign nationals must pay all outstanding debts and traffic fines before leaving the country. You can pay fines at the airport. If you haven't paid fines before you leave you may experience delays or be prevented from leaving the country. The same goes if you are subject to a travel ban, involved in legal proceedings or are a child subject to a custody dispute. You could be fined and/or detained if you overstay or fail to extend your legal residency. You can be fined up to OMR10 per day up to a maximum of OMR500 for overstaying. There is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences. The penalties for importing, trafficking, smuggling and possession, of even residual amounts, of drugs are severe. In some cases, the death penalty could apply. There is no distinction in Omani law between ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ drugs; both are treated with equal severity. It is illegal to create, import and/or share pornographic images and videos, even if created for personal use and with the consent of those involved. Flying drones or remote-controlled flying devices either without a valid licence or in restricted airspace is against the law. It’s against the law to live together or share the same hotel room with someone of the opposite sex to whom you aren't married or closely related. You may struggle to register the birth of a baby born in Oman if you are unmarried or in a relationship the Omani authorities do not recognise as marriage. Homosexuality is illegal in Oman.

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Muscat

Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. With history dating back to antiquity, it mixes high-rises and upscale shopping malls with clifftop landmarks such as the 16th-century Portuguese forts, Al Jalali and Mirani, looming over Muscat Harbor. Its modern, marble-clad Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with 50m dome and prodigious Persian carpet, can accommodate 20,000 people.

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Terrorism

Terrorist groups (such as Al-Qaeda and Daesh-affiliated groups) operate in the Arabian Peninsula, and have been involved in attacks on several Gulf countries, including Yemen. While the likelihood of a terror attack happening in Oman is lower than other Gulf states, the possibility still exists. Attacks are likely to be indiscriminate and may not necessarily target foreign interests or popular attractions.

Always monitor government travel advisories, news reports, and official warnings.

• The most common religion in Oman is Islam.
• Don't forget to greet using the phrase As-salaam, alaikum (peace be upon you), and the response is Wa Alaikum as-salaam (and on peace be you). This is accompanied by a light handshake and sometimes a kiss on the nose or both cheeks. Placing your right hand on your heart or chest after shaking hands is a show of great respect. Women may extend a sleeve-covered wrist or hand for a handshake.
• Don't forget to wear modest loose-fitting clothing that covers arms, legs and chest. Cover your head with scarf or pashmina when visiting religious sites if woman.
• Don't forget to cover all your tattoos before entering sacred sites, especially the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
• Don't forget to use only your right hand while eating - you may either use utensil, your hand or bread to scoop food.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't wear sleeveless shirts, halter-tops or shorts - it’s disrespectful for religious people.
• Don't enter someone's home without removing your shoes.
• Don't photograph military installations and government buildings - it’s illegal.
• Don't forget consensual same-sex conduct is illegal.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Oman?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Oman. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Oman

Healthcare of Oman is ranked 66th in the world. Oman has nearly 70 quality hospitals, with over 6,400 beds, offering a range of specialised and general patient care services across the country.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Schistosomiasis

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Leishmaniasis

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

MERS is passed primarily to people from infected camels.