Oman opens land borders for citizens, residents
The Gulf state's land borders had remained shut to international travel since March.
Oman has reopened its land borders with neighboring countries to citizens and residents traveling to or from the sultanate, the Ministry of Health said Thursday, some eight months after the borders were closed to fight the spread of COVID-19.
“The borders are open with neighboring countries and travel is allowed for Omanis and residents, and they must adhere to the announced procedures when travelling and upon returning to the Sultanate,” Health Minister Ahmed Al Saidi said during a press conference.
Airports in Oman resumed international flights on Oct 1. The Gulf country’s land borders have been closed to international travel since March 16, but were open for trade and the delivery of medical supplies.
Travelers must obtain a negative coronavirus test no more than 96 hours before arrival. Upon arriving, they are required to take another test and undergo a seven-day quarantine, followed by a third test on the eighth day.
