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Customs & Cash — Oman
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Oman. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Declare precious metals and local or foreign currency worth OMR 6,000 or more when arriving in or departing Oman (the US State Dept cites a reporting threshold over USD 20,000).
Failure to declare may result in confiscation or penalties.
§ Directorate General of Customs (Royal Oman Police)Verified Jul 24, 2026
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