Like Qatar, the host country of the World Cup, Oman also intends to benefit from this sporting event. The monarchy has decided to relax entry requirements for World Cup spectators, with the aim of boosting its tourism sector.
World Cup tickets replace visas on the Oman peninsula
According to the FIFAthe global governing body of soccer, more than 23.5 million tickets from matches of the competition have already been sold. Between now and the start of the event, several million more tickets will be sold. For theOmanIt's an opportunity we'd be remiss not to take advantage of.
The monarchy has come up with the idea of launching a charm operation aimed at World Cup spectators. It wants to let all those who have a ticket for the sporting event enter on sound soil without visa ! With this bombshell news, viewers have the chance to visit not just one country, but two: Qatar and Oman.
Oman Airportsthe company that manages all Oman's civil airports has already announced that it will do everything necessary to make this decision by the Omani government effective. It also states that flights à price reduced between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Reviving tourism thanks to the World Cup: Oman's main objective
The main aim of this charm operation launched by Oman is to boost its travel and tourism industry thanks to the World Cup.
Competitions such as the World Cup are very popular events. On these occasions, tourists don't hesitate to spend money, because they want to make the most of the moment. Oman wants to offer spectators everything they can get in Qatar, and even better.
In collaboration with the country's tourist office (OMRAN)With the support of Oman Airports and the government authorities, Oman Air is offering spectators hotel stays and charter flights to matches in Qatar at very attractive prices.
Spectators won't have to suffer a long journey to reach Qatar and watch their national team play. Direct flights between the two capitals, Doha and Muscat, take just 1 hr 30 min.
A World Cup ticket is the equivalent of an entry visa, a privilege reserved only for spectators?
In principle, to go to Oman, the travelers must complete the administrative formalities and obtain a visa. The process remains the same for :
- 10-day single-entry tourist visa
- 30-day single-entry tourist visa
- 365-day multiple-entry tourist visa.
Nevertheless, throughout the World Cup period, from November 20 to December 18, the entrance on the territory Oman do will be not subordinate à a visa. This means that tourists who are not soccer fans can take advantage of this opportunity to visit this coastal country and discover its riches. No visa is required. With this exceptional measure, Oman becomes a destination ideal to get through next winter.
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