Passport & Visa
All visitors except the GCC nationals required a valid
visa to visit Oman. However for some nationalities the visa on arrival is
granted. For the list of the countries please visit the website http://www.rop.gov.om
Congress secretariat will help,
should you require any assistance.
Hotel Accommodation & Tours
A wide variety of excellent
hotels are available in Muscat on special rates for the congress. December is
however a high tourist season. Early booking is therefore recommended. Tours
will be organized during and after the congress for the participants and
accompanying persons. Further details will be posted on the congress website
http://www.squ.edu.om/icitd-oman/
Climate
& Clothing
During the congress the weather should be sunny and
pleasant: 21 - 230 C by day. The nights will be cooler. Light summer
clothing is recommended. At the beach trunks or shorts, and one piece bathing
costume are accepted. Bikinis are allowed only at the hotel pools or private.
Women are advised to wear non-revealing clothes and below-knee dresses in public
places.
Currency & Credit Cards
Omani Riyal (RO) is the official currency. Approximate
rate of exchange is 1 RO = US$ 2.6 or € 2.13. All major credit cards are
accepted in banks, hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. Hotels generally
accept Traveler’s cheques. Service charge and taxes are included in hotels and
restaurants. Banks are open from Sat-Wed 8am – 12 noon, Thu 8am – 11:30am
and closed on Fridays.
Electricity supply
Power supply is 220-240 volts AC,
50 cycles. Three-pin flat plug system is in vogue.
Health & Medical Care
Medical care facilities are
excellent. There are no vaccine requirements for entry in Oman. Malaria has been
eradicated in Oman hence there is no need of chemoprophyalxis. Tap water is
desalinated and safe for drinking. Bottled water is available everywhere.
Insurance
The ‘ICITD Oman 2006’ accepts no liability for
personal injuries, or loss or damage to property of the participants either
during the Congress or the tours. The delegate and accompanying persons should
obtain the health and travel insurance.
Security
Security is excellent in Muscat
for walking and shopping in the city. However, as in most cities of the world it
is best to avoid lonely areas in the night and it is prudent to be in a group
while visiting beaches. DO not leave luggage and valuables unattended.
