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Oman
VERIFIED · MAY 202620 ENTRIESMIDDLE EAST
Oman is in Middle East. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties are severe. Modesty laws are conservative outside hotels and beaches. Drone use requires advance permits.
DO NOT BRING
Public drunkenness · Insulting Sultan/Islam
Medications
4 entriesSubstances
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3 entriesActivities
4 entriesDigital
3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- VoIP/voice-call apps have been intermittently blocked — restrictions eased somewhat from 2020-2022 but coverage of WhatsApp / Skype voice is still patchy; many residents use VPNs.
- Public displays of affection between unmarried couples can prompt police attention.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Residents need an alcohol permit; tourists buy at licensed hotels.
- Drone permits via Civil Aviation; commercial use very restricted.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.