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    COVID-19: Can I travel to Oman or Saudi Arabia by road from the UAE?

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    COVID-19: Can I travel to Oman or Saudi Arabia by road from the UAE?

    These are the current travel restrictions and tourist visa options for road trips


    Published:  November 22, 2020 15:00 Last updated:  November 22, 2020 15:08 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Planning a road trip to Oman or Saudi Arabia? Here is all you need to know.
    Planning a road trip? Here is what you need to know about restrictions at the land border crossings for Saudi Arabia and Oman. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What are the restrictions on land borders during COVID-19
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    Travelling to Oman Oman's eVisa tourist visas suspended
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    to prevent from the spread of #Coronavirus
    Tourist visas were suspended from March 13, 2020. Image Credit:
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    On November 22, the authority’s call centre confirmed that the suspension was still in place and land borders were implementing restrictions, especially for tourists.
    As of November 22, 2020, the authority's call centre confirmed that tourist visas are still not being issued. Image Credit:
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    In case of emergency or special situations, the call centre requested applicants to provide a written statement of why they wish to enter Oman and details of their stay.
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    The application will be considered by the immigration authorities and visas issued for very limited special cases.
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    For any queries regarding application of visit visas to the Sultanate of Oman, UAE residents can call +96824290942 or +96824290827
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    Travelling to Saudi Arabia The Saudi land border, too, is closed for the time being, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism call centre.
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    According to the authority, if land borders do open up, it would be announced through the Ministry’s official website – www.mt.gov.sa
    Tourist visas are also not being issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism. Image Credit:
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    For more information, you can contact the Ministry’s international call centre: +966920000890
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