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Visa Requirements - Holders of UK passports do require a visa for entry into Oman. 

Tourist visas are issued on arrival at Seeb International Airport in Muscat and are valid for 30 days. The visa charges are Omani Rials 6 (approximately US$15) and should be paid in local currency. You should have a full passport with a minimum of six months validity from the date of your return to the UK.

Health Requirements - There are no mandatory vaccinations required for entry into Oman although Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio and Hepatitis A are sometimes recommended.

We strongly recommend that you contact your doctor or the MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) Travellers Health Line on 0870 606 2782 for all professional medical advice.

Time - GMT + 4 hours

Money - The currency of Oman is the Omani Rial. Travellers’ cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at most commercial banks and hotels. Please be aware that the rate at hotels will always be lower than at banks and hotels tend to charge commission for changing cheques. Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted by most hotels in Oman, but be aware that some establishments apply a surcharge for payments by credit card.

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Climate - a rough guide
The Omani summer runs from April to September and temperatures are high (average temperature in June is 98° F), especially in the interior (where it can reach 120° F). It can also be very humid at times in certain areas such as Muscat.

The Omani winter runs from October through to March with average temperatures around 76° F and cool and clear nights.

In the Salalah area humid weather with temperatures of around 85° F is common all year round, however, from July to September, during Khareef season, the region experiences monsoon rains (Khareef) and cooler temperatures unlike anywhere else in Oman, and the landscape turns spectacularly lush and green.

When to go - The best time to visit Oman is generally during the cooler winter months from October to March, with average temperatures of around 77° F and cool, clear nights. The rest of the year tends to be hot and humid, apart from in the Dhofar region during Khareef season (July to September), where rain and cooler temperatures turn the landscape wonderfully green and lush. 

Temp (Fahrenheit) = Average Maximum Temperatures (day/night)
Rain (inches) = Average Monthly Rainfall