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Gulf Insider
16-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Expats In Oman Must Show Hotel, Return Flight Bookings For UAE Tourist Visa
Travel agencies in Oman have confirmed that new regulations require applicants for 30-day tourist and visit visas to the United Arab Emirates to submit hotel booking confirmations and return flight tickets at the time of application, according to the Times of Oman . Previously, travellers needed only a valid passport and a photograph. Under the updated requirements, all applications must now be submitted via the UAE's websites of ICP and GDRFA, or through the ICP App and Dubai Now with supporting documents, including confirmed accommodation and return travel plans. 'Travel agencies have been instructed to submit hotel and flight tickets with every visa application,' Soumava Mukherjee, General Manager of Travel City–Travel Point LLC, told the Times of Oman . 'If not, applications may face delays or even rejection.' Mukherjee added that individuals staying with relatives in the UAE must also submit a copy of a house lease agreement from their host. The changes come alongside rising visa costs. What once cost OMR30 is now being charged at rates between OMR40 and OMR50, depending on the agency. 'Travel agents have started charging anything in between OMR40 and OMR50 for the UAE visa,' said T. Sudheer, an Indian expatriate currently applying for a visa. The new requirements apply to both tourist and visit visa categories. According to Taufiq Uzzaman, Managing Director of Taufiq Travel and Tourism in Ruwi, the UAE authorities have introduced the policy as part of broader efforts to streamline visa processing and enhance regulatory compliance. 'This change, applicable to both tourist and visit visas, aims to streamline the process and ensure compliance,' Uzzaman told to the Times of Oman .
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Time of India
This Middle East airport is rolling out the first-ever drive‑through check‑in for summer flyers
Oman 's Salalah Airport is introducing a new drive-through check-in facility to ease passenger movement during the busy khareef season. Known for its lush green landscapes and cooler weather, Salalah draws thousands of visitors each year between July and September. In anticipation of this seasonal rush, authorities are launching measures to streamline the travel process, as per a report by Conde Nast Traveller. Starting July 15, Salalah Airport, Oman, will offer drive-through check-in services to passengers, allowing them to complete check-in formalities from their cars. The initiative, branded 'Travel Easier,' will run until October 15, during the peak tourism period. The drive-through facility will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Passengers can check in, print boarding passes, and drop off luggage up to 12 hours before flight time, all without stepping out of their vehicle. The move is aimed at reducing terminal crowding and streamlining passenger movement during the khareef, when demand for flights spikes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이렇게 생겼는데 말소리도 또렷이 들려주는 보청기, 무료로 체험 가능 히어닷컴 Undo Oman Air and SalamAir are both scaling up operations during this time. Oman Air will offer up to 12 daily flights, adding over 70,000 seats. SalamAir plans to operate as many as eight flights per day during the busiest months. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) To make travel more accessible, both carriers have announced fixed fares for Omani nationals. Oman Air's one-way tickets start at OMR32 and return fares at OMR54, while SalamAir will charge OMR30 and OMR48 for one-way and return tickets, respectively. Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU Oman becomes first Gulf state to launch income tax in bid to reduce oil dependence Middle East's Schengen style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon' The drive-through check-in comes as part of a broader push by Middle Eastern airports to adopt more passenger-friendly innovations during high-traffic seasons. Earlier, Dubai 's upcoming Al Maktoum Airport introduced a home-delivery service for passengers' luggage, aimed at saving time and avoiding long baggage claim queues.
Trade Arabia
16-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
SalamAir increases Muscat-Salalah flights by 50pc for Khareef
SalamAir, Oman's low-cost airline, has introduced fixed fares for flights between Muscat and Salalah during the Khareef season from June 30th to August 31st, 2025. The Lite fare is OMR30 ($77.93) for one way and OMR48 for a return trip, offering affordable travel options for Omanis visiting Salalah. To accommodate increased demand, SalamAir plans to increase capacity on the route by 50 per cent compared to 2024. Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir, stated, 'We're pleased to offer our Omani customers affordable travel options to experience the beauty of Salalah during the Khareef season. With fixed fares and increased capacity, we reaffirm our commitment as a national carrier to support domestic tourism. Through these efforts, we continue to deliver on our promise to let you Travel Your Way and discover the region's unique charm.' -TradeArabia News Service
