In order to enter Oman, a resident’s visa in the GCC must be valid for a period of no less than three months
It has also started granting employment permits for government and semi-government entities, as well as employees of vital facilities
Emirates airline also denied social media reports that it is planning to suspend all flights from March 17
The decision does not apply to those who already have their visas issued
The General Authority of Civil Aviation has instructed national air carriers to allow the holders of these visas to travel to Saudi Arabia
Expats – both men and women – can sponsor their family members if they earn a monthly salary of Dhs4,000 or Dhs3,000 plus accommodation
The new rules will see visitor and tourist visas extended for up to 60 days
The country previously announced plans to introduce a 10-year visa for investors
The on-arrival tourist visa is valid for one month the date of arrival
The sultanate is hoping to welcome more than four million tourists annually by 2020