MUSCAT: The Customs Authority has revised the guidelines for those entering Oman. The new guidelines have been issued for those entering through land, sea and air borders. The guidelines state that travellers should inform the authorities if they have money or other valuables, and they should not hesitate to say so if they have items that fall within the scope of disclosure.

Passengers entering or leaving Oman must declare any cash, cheques, securities, shares, payment orders, precious metals (including gold), diamonds, precious stones, etc., with a total value of 6,000 Omani Rials (OMR) or more, or the equivalent in other currencies. The declaration can be made through the customs website.

Do not accept bags or luggage from unknown persons. Personal use video cameras, musical instrument

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