Fresh Fruit → Oman

Fresh Fruit is restricted for travelers entering Oman; declare above the personal allowance.

Details

Fresh Fruit requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Oman. Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (5%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. GCC Common Customs Law applies for GCC member states; national restrictions on alcohol / pork / political-religious content are strictly enforced. Travelers should consult Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

Leaving with this item

Fresh fruit for personal consumption may face export limits from Oman for phytosanitary reasons; commercial quantities require a Phytosanitary Certificate.

Practical advice

Carry Fresh Fruit in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

Customs authority

Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Customs · https://www.customs.gov.om/