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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 — Image Credit:

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Travelling to Oman Oman's eVisa tourist visas suspended — Travelling to Oman Image Credit:

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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. — Exceptional cases would need to submit a written application. Image Credit:

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The application will be considered by the immigration authorities and visas issued for very limited special cases. — Image Credit:

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For any queries regarding application of visit visas to the Sultanate of Oman, UAE residents can call +96824290942 or +96824290827 — Call Oman's evisa authorities at +96824290942 or +96824290827 for enquiries. Image Credit:

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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. — Travelling to Saudi Arabia Image Credit:

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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 — Saudi Ministry of Tourism's internactional call centre number: +966920000890 Image Credit:

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