Oman Travel Insurance Guide

Healthcare overview

Oman has a modern, high-quality healthcare system, but tourists are required to use the private healthcare sector exclusively and must pay all costs out-of-pocket. Healthcare facilities in Oman are similar in quality to those in the UK, with excellent hospitals in Muscat including Muscat Private Hospital, Badr Al Sama Hospital, and Al Hayat International Hospital, all offering English-speaking medical staff. Medical treatments and prescription drugs are expensive for tourists. Private clinic consultations cost OMR 15-30 ($40-80 USD), emergency room visits OMR 20-50 ($50-130 USD), and hospital admission can exceed OMR 100-300+ ($260-780+ USD) per day. Surgical procedures range from OMR 1,000-5,000+ ($2,600-13,000+ USD). Critically, visitors without travel insurance or means to settle medical charges may be prevented from leaving the country until the debt is paid. Outside Muscat and major cities, medical facilities are limited, especially in remote desert and mountain regions. For serious conditions, medical evacuation to Dubai or Doha may be necessary ($20,000-40,000 USD). Emergency services can be reached by dialing 9999. Comprehensive travel medical insurance with high coverage limits is essential for all visitors to Oman.

Typical medical costs

• Private clinic consultation: OMR 15-30 ($40-80 USD)
• Emergency room visit (private hospital): OMR 20-50 ($50-130 USD)
• Hospital admission per day (private): OMR 100-300+ ($260-780+ USD)
• Surgical procedures: OMR 1,000-5,000+ ($2,600-13,000+ USD)
• Ambulance service: OMR 20-40 ($50-100 USD)
• Medical evacuation to nearest adequate facility (Dubai, Doha): $20,000-40,000 USD
• Medical evacuation to United States: $50,000-150,000 USD
• Note: Tourists must use private healthcare - public system not accessible to visitors
• Recommended minimum coverage: $75,000 medical, $250,000 evacuation