Oman Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living or working in Oman. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Oman.
Telephone & Internet
- Phone line providers: A one company monopoly
- International calls in Oman: Dialing codes and prefixes
- Internet connections: Which companies and how to get connected
- Cyber Cafes in Oman: Find the closest Internet Cafe in your area
Travel & Leisure
- Driving in Oman: Renting & importing a car
- Public Transport in Oman: Local and intercity
- Driving rules and regulations: Getting a driving licence in Oman
- 36 hours in Muscat: A weekend travel guide
- Diving and snorkeling in Oman: Discover the ocean beauty
Language
Visas & Permits
- Introduction: Documentation required to enter Oman
- Visas: How to obtain a visa
- Citizenship: Is it possible to become a national of Oman?
- Embassy, consular & legal assistance: Where to obtain legal information
Jobs
- Introduction: Employment prospects
- Sponsorship: What is a sponsor?
- Recruitment Agencies: How they operate
- Teaching English in Oman: Where can you teach English?
- Working women: What is working in Oman like for a woman?
- Working conditions: Salary & Working hours
- Employment Contracts: What you need to know
- Changing Jobs: The difficulties of changing jobs
- Dismissal & Redundancy: What you need to know
- Social Security: Oman's social security system
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The rental market
- Arab Homes: What you should expect
- Rented Accommodation: How to find a home in Oman
- Rental Costs: How much does renting cost in Oman?
- Rental Contracts: What you need to know
Property
- Introduction: The property market in Oman
- Estate agents: Using an estate agent in Oman
- Developers: Buying property from a developer
- Financing your property: Getting a mortgage in Oman
- Registration: Registering your Oman property
- Utilities: Paying for electricity, water and gas
Health
- Introduction: An introduction to health care in Oman
- Hospitals & Clinics: Where to get treatment in Oman
- Doctors & Dentists: Appointments, visits & fees
- Medicine: How to get medication in Oman
- Emergencies: What to do in case of an emergency
- Health Insurance: Private health and dental insurance in Oman
Money
- Currency: The Omani Riyal and international transfers
- Banks: Where to manage your finances
- Opening an account: How to open a bank account in Oman
- Debit and Credit Cards: How to use cards in Oman
- Cash & travellers' cheques: How to use them
- Foreign & Offshore Banking: Where to keep your money abroad
- Cost of Living: How much does living in Oman cost?
Education
- Introduction: Schools in Oman
- State or Private School?: How to make the right choice
- Private Schools: An overview of private schools in Oman
- Choosing a Private School: What to take into account
- List of Private Schools: Names & Addresses
Business
- Self-employment: How to work for yourself in Oman
- Starting a Business: All you need to know to start a business in Oman
Culture
- Social Customs: What are local customs like?
- Religion: Some tips about Islam
- National Holidays: Important dates in the Islamic calendar
- Legal advice: The Islamic system of law
- Marriage & Divorce: All you need to know about Muslim marriages
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them