beaujolais Posted August 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Be aware. SS are now no longer able to provide a visa for Oman. Travellers from most countries need an e-visa only obtainable on line through The Royal Oman Police This was first noted when I received my Travel Journal for this voyage yesterday, up 'till then I was under the impression SS would obtain the visa. I am only transiting from the ship to the airport You first have to register through e-mail and so far I have been unable to get any response, even trying 2 other e-mails and my TA tried as well. Has anyone else had these problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Be aware. SS are now no longer able to provide a visa for Oman. Travellers from most countries need an e-visa only obtainable on line through The Royal Oman Police This was first noted when I received my Travel Journal for this voyage yesterday, up 'till then I was under the impression SS would obtain the visa. I am only transiting from the ship to the airport You first have to register through e-mail and so far I have been unable to get any response, even trying 2 other e-mails and my TA tried as well. Has anyone else had these problems? We haven’t applied for ours yet as they are only valid for one month after being granted. By the way you only need a 26a not a 26b visa. The requirement is clearly stated on the original booking documentation. Good luck and see you onboard. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted August 22, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 22, 2018 "The requirement is clearly stated on the original booking documentation." You are 100% correct, I must start to read the small print and thanks for the other information Look forward to seeing you on board and maybe even at LHR on the "free" SS flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2018 "The requirement is clearly stated on the original booking documentation." You are 100% correct, I must start to read the small print and thanks for the other information Look forward to seeing you on board and maybe even at LHR on the "free" SS flight I take it you are flying to Athens on the day, and which flight home are you booked on? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted August 22, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 22, 2018 The very early flight out to Athens and return with Qatar via Doha departing Muscat 23.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2018 We have an early(ish) departure to Athens, but managed to get on the mid afternoon flight out of Muscat, thus avoiding spending the day in the hotel. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted August 25, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hi Silver Spectre As you need to register your e-mail address before you can apply for a visa I have been trying for a few days now to register without any response from the Royal Oman Police web site Have you tried to register yet and if so have you had any success? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted August 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just to clarify and make sure I am understanding correctly, is this visa requirement only if you disembarking from the ship in Oman and flying out from that country? Right? In November 2018, we are doing a 20-day Athens to Dubai sailing with Oceania. There will be two different port stops in Oman. For us, we have not been told about any special, advance visa needs. Is that understanding for USA citizens correct? Appreciate this added information and any helpful follow-ups. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139 for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 210,415 views for this posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hi Silver Spectre As you need to register your e-mail address before you can apply for a visa I have been trying for a few days now to register without any response from the Royal Oman Police web site Have you tried to register yet and if so have you had any success? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app I hadn’t spotted that you have to register first, will try tomorrow and let you know. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just to clarify and make sure I am understanding correctly, is this visa requirement only if you disembarking from the ship in Oman and flying out from that country? Right? In November 2018, we are doing a 20-day Athens to Dubai sailing with Oceania. There will be two different port stops in Oman. For us, we have not been told about any special, advance visa needs. Is that understanding for USA citizens correct? Appreciate this added information and any helpful follow-ups. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139 for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 210,415 views for this posting. Terry, you should check with Oceania first, they may be arranging the visa for you, if not then read the details on the Royal Omani Police website. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted August 26, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Silver Spectre I have solved my problem with the e-visa I have been using btinternet to send e-mails to Oman Visa Service and it now appears that BT consider their replies as spam before I even receive the reply. I have now used G-mail and no problem, now registered Now look forward to meeting you on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaujolais Posted August 26, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just to clarify and make sure I am understanding correctly, is this visa requirement only if you disembarking from the ship in Oman and flying out from that country? Right? In November 2018, we are doing a 20-day Athens to Dubai sailing with Oceania. There will be two different port stops in Oman. For us, we have not been told about any special, advance visa needs. Is that understanding for USA citizens correct? Appreciate this added information and any helpful follow-ups. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Terry We have another cruise with Silversea next year transiting Oman and not disembarking there. On the documents that we have they state that Silversea will obtain any necessary visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Silver SpectreI have solved my problem with the e-visa I have been using btinternet to send e-mails to Oman Visa Service and it now appears that BT consider their replies as spam before I even receive the reply. I have now used G-mail and no problem, now registered Now look forward to meeting you on board Ok, the registration process works. Have you noticed that you will have to provide a digital photograph and a copy of your passport page, both images to be less than 512KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted September 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi everyone, I have been on the Royal Oman Police website as I finish my cruise on the 23rd October this year!!! I see what I have to do and when to apply because as you said it only lasts for thirty days but encourage my stupidity;p what is a digital photo??? and where would I get one from.:o Thanks in advance for any answers, Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 varieties Posted September 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Aussiechick you can take a digital photo on a smartphone or iPad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted September 4, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi 57 Varieties, Thanks so much I have both,:D Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted September 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi, Did you happen to see how much this e-visa costs in OMR:) Thanks again, Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOPSY123 Posted September 24, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hello Everyone On Siver Muse departing Muscat October 23 2018 I have desperately been trying to find anyone travelling on this tour or a Roll call board but NO LUCK I have tried to open up a board but again not had much luck Can anyone help ? I have followed instructions to start a new roll call but seem to go around in circles following links ! Helpppppppp ! 🙏 Anne & Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted September 24, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hello Everyone On Siver Muse departing Muscat October 23 2018 I have desperately been trying to find anyone travelling on this tour or a Roll call board but NO LUCK I have tried to open up a board but again not had much luck Can anyone help ? I have followed instructions to start a new roll call but seem to go around in circles following links ! Helpppppppp ! [emoji120] Anne & Andrew I believe everyone on this thread is disembarking on the 23rd, Roll Calls are relatively easy to create, however if one doesn’t exist yet it is unlikely that you find anyone else this close to the cruise. Go to the Roll Call section, then for SS, then for the Muse and start a new thread. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted September 26, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Hello Everyone On Siver Muse departing Muscat October 23 2018 I have desperately been trying to find anyone travelling on this tour or a Roll call board but NO LUCK I have tried to open up a board but again not had much luck Can anyone help ? I have followed instructions to start a new roll call but seem to go around in circles following links ! Helpppppppp ! Anne & Andrew Hi There, There is already a roll call for this cruise, if you go to the fist page of cruise critic up the top you will see a post by Laura who is a moderator click on her message and follow the instruction's it will take you there, Dale and David. Edited September 26, 2018 by aussiechick7 wrong information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted September 26, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 26, 2018 OOPS,(sorry wrong info)but there is a roll call :) Go to New Silversea roll call forum CC Help Jenn about four down from top of page there is also a meet and mingle you can join just underneath. See you there!!! Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS-TX Posted September 26, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 26, 2018 There is definitely a roll call. Not much activity. We leave for Athens on October 5th. Looking forward to our first adventure on the Muse. Very excited to visit Petra and Luxor. Hope to see everyone at the Meet and Mingle. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Visas sorted, one week to go. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechick7 Posted October 2, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Visas sorted, one week to go. Sent from my iPad using Forums Yes got ours sorted too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted October 3, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2018 My SS contact sent a reminder yesterday about the Omani visas, would have been more helpful if this had been provided with somewhat earlier. So copied below just in case anyone has missed the 30 days expiry rule. V6829 Please note, the Oman e-Visa validity has changed.It must now be used for entry into Oman within 30 days of approval or it willbe considered expired. If you have not yet applied for the e-visa please waitand do so until after 23 September 2018. If you have already obtained thee-visa please check the expiration date to ensure you are covered. Guests debarking the ship in Oman must obtain an e-Visa in advance. The porthas no visa facilities. The e-Visa can be obtained online through the RoyalOman Police website: https://evisa.rop.gov.*****. Click on Apply for Unsponsored Visa. Then select yourNationality from the drop down. Once you click Next the “Visa EligibilityWizard” will show you which visas you are eligible for. Most guests haveapplied for the 26B Tourist Visit Visa but the new 26A Tourist Visit Visa wouldalso be accepted if completed after 23rd September. Click applyonline to the far right and follow the prompts to register and apply. Your Visaapproval will be sent to your specified email address approximately 24 hoursafter you apply. The current fee is 20 OMR or approximately 52 USD. If preferred, our agent in Oman can obtain the e-Visa on guest’s behalf. Theywill require an email to krship.muscat@kr.***** with a copy of the guest’s passport, a passport sizephotograph and the name of the guest’s mother. Your approval will be sent toyour specified email address approximately 24 hours later. The cost for thee-Visa including their service fee is approximately 102USD. Please print you e-Visa and have a copy in your possession to presentupon request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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