Importing Into 🇴🇲 Oman
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
Commercial parcels assessed at value
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Oman applies 5% GCC Common External Tariff on commercial parcels. 5% VAT applies (lowest of GCC) on top of customs duty since April 2021.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
5%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | Passport / Civil ID |
| 03 | Ministry of Health permit for prescription medications above 90-day supply |
| 04 | Cash declaration for amounts over USD 16,000 |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms / ammunition (Royal Oman Police permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Health permit for personal imports above 90 days)
- ⚠Currency over USD 16,000 (declaration)
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics and psychotropic substances
- ✗Pork products (separate licence / non-Muslim only)
- ✗Materials offensive to Islamic values
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods
- ✗Pornographic material
Special Notes
- 01Oman's Sultan Haitham reform programme (Vision 2040) is liberalising trade and customs procedures.
- 02Oman is the most relaxed GCC state on personal-alcohol carriage at 2 L; still alcohol must be in checked baggage and declared.
- 03Oman did not formally join the Abraham Accords but Israeli citizens received reciprocal visa-on-arrival access starting 2024.
Documented Import Rules
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇴🇲 Oman
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
Alcohol / Spirits
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Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
Tobacco Cigarettes
🇴🇲 Oman
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
CBD Oil
🇴🇲 Oman
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Oman.
Cannabis Seeds
🇴🇲 Oman
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Oman.
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade)
🇴🇲 Oman
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
Codeine (Medication)
🇴🇲 Oman
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
Adderall (Medication)
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Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
Tramadol (Medication)
🇴🇲 Oman
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Oman.
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