Coronavirus: Oman restricts border crossing from March 15

From 15 Mar 2020

New entry restrictions at Oman’s border with the UAE will come into force on March 15 to protect against the spread of coronavirus in the region.

The Oman government’s supreme committee announced a one-month suspension of all tourist visas from Sunday, while also enforcing a month-long ban on cruise ships visiting the country.

Omani officials confirmed restrictions on tourist visas would be in place from March 15.