Oman allows used private vehicles up to about 7 years old and applies a 5% duty plus 5% VAT. From 1 July 2025 the Royal Oman Police no longer accepts the GCC Clearance Certificate — importers must present an export certificate from the vehicle's country of registration.
| Age limit | Private vehicles no more than 7 years old; used trucks and buses no more than 10 years; other equipment no more than 15 years. This limit is enforced by the Royal Oman Police Directorate General of Traffic. |
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| Steering | Left-hand drive only. |
| Import duty & taxes | Minimum 5% customs duty on CIF value for most passenger vehicles, plus 5% VAT under the GCC Unified Agreement. Registration levy varies by engine size (for example OMR 20 above 1,500 cc and OMR 50 above 4,500 cc). Technical inspection fee about OMR 5 where required. Vehicles over 3 years must pass inspection before registration. |
| Main ports / entry | Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat is the common entry point; the port of Sohar also handles container shipments. |
| Authority & certification | Royal Oman Police (Directorate General of Traffic and Directorate General of Customs). An import No Objection Certificate from the ROP is normally required. Omani insurance must be in place at least 24 hours before the vehicle arrives. |
| Required documents | Original title or export certificate from the country of registration, ROP No Objection Certificate, bill of lading, commercial invoice, valid passport and residence card, proof of duty and tax payment, insurance policy. From July 2025 the GCC Clearance Certificate is no longer accepted. |
Figures indicative. Oman caps private vehicle imports at about 7 years, requires left-hand drive, and from 1 July 2025 requires an export certificate from the country of registration instead of the GCC Clearance Certificate. Duty is a minimum 5% plus 5% VAT. Confirm current rules at rop.gov.om or customs.gov.om. Sources: Oman Customs (customs.gov.om); Royal Oman Police (rop.gov.om); Oman Tax Authority (tax.gov.om); Directorate General of Specifications and Metrology (omanspec.gov.om). Last reviewed 2026-10.
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