eVisa programs are now becoming very popular around the world because of how efficient it makes traveling to foreign countries faster. They are also more secure than old visas since more information is within them. The latest country to introduce this system is Oman.

Oman’s eVisa Program

On Sunday, the Royal Oman Police announced that visitors traveling to Oman must now get their eVisas prior to their arrival in the Sultanate. Previously, travelers can avail the visa on arrival to get in Oman.

In their social media post, the police said that the visa on arrival option will only be granted in certain situations. The eVisa should be “used wherever possible.”

It is very easy to apply for the eVisa. Tourists can simply apply online and upload their passport, a passport-style photo of themselves and pay the fee of OMR5.

Processing takes around 4 days and once it is available, they can stay in Oman up to 10 days.

Currently, the eVisa program is open to 71 countries, including the European Union, the United States and Australia. The other countries not included in the list will need to apply for their visas normally through their respective Omani embassy in their home country. Requirements vary which is why it is important to inquire first before applying.

Those from the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait do not need a visa to enter Oman.

This latest announcement regarding Oman’s visa policy comes after the recent announcement of visa-free travel for Omani nationals to Saint Petersburg, Russia. In the announcement, Oman is one of the 53 countries qualified for the visa-free program. They are ok to visit Saint Petersburg with the new visa, but not visit other areas like Moscow since the visa does not cover it.

For those interested to apply for Oman’s eVisa and to see if you qualify, you can visit https://evisa.rop.gov.om/.

Oman Travel Tips

The Sultanate of Oman is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Middle East. Tourism has contribute greatly to Oman’s GDP and many tourists entering the country are from nearby countries.

Oman offers a very diverse range of travel destinations for tourists. Many tourists come to try out Oman’s cultural tours, which showcase the country’s World Heritage Sites. Aside from these cultural tours, there are also nature based activities available. Sporting and cultural events are also in the country’s calendar for visitors to enjoy.

To find out more about Oman, check out the official website of Oman Tourism.

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Belarus is known for many tourists as the best place in Europe for health tourism. They are very affordable and the services are top-notch. However, it used to be very difficult to travel to Belarus because of its visa policy. But, with the introduction of the visa free travel, the number of tourists have increased.

Tourist Numbers on the Rise

On Thursday, Belarus’ National Tourism Agency said that more than 300,000 tourists have come into the country through Minsk National Airport. According to the Tourism Agency’s head Valery Parashchenko, the increase is thanks to the introduction of Decree No. 8 or the visa free system for foreigners.

The policy was introduced last year and was extended to 30 days in July 24, 2018. Since it was introduced, over 172,600 people visited the country. Most of the visitors come from European countries such as Germany, Poland, Britain and Italy. American visitors have also traveled to the country since the visa free policy began.

A travel exhibition was recently held in Tallinn to introduce some of Belarus’ top health resorts. Many tourists visit these resorts thanks to their high quality service and low fees. Some of the prices are three to four times cheaper in the country.

However, Belarus is appealing for foreigners to visit not just for its low prices. According to the Chairman of the Board of the National Union of Tourism Industry Dmitry Skvorchevsky, many wealthy visitors are visiting the country. They also hope it will also benefit tourists taking long tours around Europe.

Skvorchevsky also said that Belarus is a great place to visit since it is between Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Germany. The visa free policy

Belarus Travel Information

Interested in visiting Belarus? You can check out the Belarus travel site for some information on what you can do in the country. You can also find visa details in the site, as well as guides on what you need to remember before you visit.

We also have a guide on where you can stay in Minsk and how to travel from Gomel via train. For those who will be working in Belarus, we have a short guide on what the average salary is in Minsk.

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