A second health certificate dated 48 hours before the pet travels is also a requirement. Pets may be subjected to a six month quarantine, although this is usually not required when importing the pet from a rabies-free country. Pets must be manifested as cargo on an airway bill when transported by air. The same level of safety oversight would typically be applied to operations to other destinations. Road conditions, lighting, and traffic safety in cities and on major highways are good.
Omani residents are generally courteous drivers and follow traffic rules.
Travel between cities, especially at night, may be dangerous due to poor or no lighting, wandering goats and camels, and speeding drivers. Observing traffic laws, especially those regarding seat belts and speed limits, is a must in Oman. There are stringent penalties for violation of these laws, particularly for driving under the influence of alcohol. No one should drive without a valid license. To obtain one, an American citizen must have a U.S. license issued at least one year previously.