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To enhance Oman tourism, an easier visa system for the Indians is incorporated under the new plans as confirmed by a senior official from the Ministry of Tourism. To quote Salim Al Mamari, Oman’s director general of Tourism Promotion at the Ministry of Tourism, ‘China is rising, India is rising and Iran too after the removal of the sanctions. There are 100 million people living so close to us. It is low hanging fruit and visa facilitation will be given.’
The Ministry of Tourism organized the ‘Get Connected forum’ where the Director General was speaking yesterday to improve tourism initiatives in Oman. Besides, a special agreement has been signed with Russia, China and Iran to accelerate the visa process as confirmed by the ministry.
To quote the forum, ‘The Ministry has already signed agreements with immigration offices to facilitate visas for Russia, China and Iran. Hotels ranging from three to five stars and tour operators will be able to process visas for groups coming from the above said countries.’ The relaxing the visa process for Indians will attract more Indian tourists to Oman which in return will do betterment of the country economy as Santhosh Kanakandath, managing director of Assaraya Travel and Tourism, told the Times of Oman.
