Taking cash / currency out of Oman
Oman requires declaration when leaving with cash and bearer-form negotiable instruments above OMR 6,000.
Details
Travellers departing from Oman carrying cash, banker's cheques, bearer bonds, or other bearer-form negotiable instruments totalling OMR 6,000 or more must complete the Royal Oman Police Customs cash declaration at customs before boarding. This threshold aggregates all currencies at exchange-rate parity. Failure to declare is grounds for seizure of the entire cash amount under Royal Decree 30/2016 (AML/CFT Law) plus criminal prosecution for aggravated cases. Source-of-funds documentation may be requested. Legitimate declared movements are not restricted; the requirement is transparency-based to combat money laundering and tax evasion.
Quantity limits
Above OMR 6,000 triggers declaration
Documentation required
- Royal Oman Police Customs cash declaration
- Source-of-funds evidence if requested (bank statement, sale contract, payroll)
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Oman(restricted)