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Las penas por importar, traficar, contrabandear y poseer drogas en Omán son severas (incluso cantidades residuales pueden significar largas penas de cárcel y, en algunos casos, la pena de muerte) y la ley no distingue entre drogas "blandas" y "duras".
Original (EN): Penalties for importing, trafficking, smuggling, and possessing drugs in Oman are severe — even residual amounts can mean lengthy jail and, in some cases, the death penalty — and the law makes no distinction between 'soft' and 'hard' drugs.
Death penalty possible for trafficking; lengthy jail and heavy fines for possession.
§ UK FCDO — OmanCannabis
El cannabis es ilegal en Omán en todas sus formas, y no existe una excepción por cantidades pequeñas: tener o consumir incluso una cantidad mínima para uso personal es un delito castigado con uno a tres años de prisión más una multa, y la ley omaní no distingue entre drogas "blandas" y "duras". El gobierno británico advierte que se han impuesto penas severas incluso por restos o trazas. No suponga que el CBD es un resquicio legal: la ley omaní solo exceptúa las semillas de cannabis tratadas para que no puedan germinar, así que los aceites, gomitas y extractos de cáñamo con CBD no están excluidos; además, los vapeadores de cualquier tipo son ilegales de importar o usar.
Original (EN): Cannabis is illegal in Oman in every form, and there is no small-amount exception — holding or using even a tiny quantity for personal use is a crime carrying one to three years in prison plus a fine, and Omani law draws no line between "soft" and "hard" drugs. The UK government warns that people have faced severe penalties over residual amounts. Do not assume CBD is a loophole: Omani law exempts only cannabis seeds treated so they cannot sprout, so CBD oils, gummies and hemp extracts are not carved out — and vapes of any kind are separately illegal to bring in or use.
Under the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Royal Decree 17/99, consolidated text published by Oman's Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs): possession, acquisition or cultivation of cannabis for personal use, and use itself, are punishable by one to three years' imprisonment and a fine of 500 to 3,000 Omani rials (Article 47); where the purpose is neither trafficking nor personal use, three to seven years and a fine of 1,000 to 5,000 rials. The court may instead order committal to a treatment facility for a person proven to be addicted, a discretion exercised after conviction. Possession, purchase, sale or transport with intent to traffic carries not less than ten years and a fine of 3,000 to 15,000 rials, rising to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Import, export, production or manufacture for trafficking carries the death penalty or life imprisonment plus a fine of 25,000 to 50,000 rials. Refusing to give a sample for drug testing carries six months to three years and a fine of 100 to 1,000 rials. The law also lists deportation of a foreign national, with a bar on return, among court-ordered measures. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office states that penalties are severe even for residual amounts and that in some cases offenders could receive the death penalty.
§ Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, Sultanate of Oman — Royal Decree No. 17/99 issuing the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (consolidated text, as amended by Royal Decree No. 24/2023), Article 47 and Schedules V–VIMedicamentos
Lleve los medicamentos con receta en su empaque original junto con su receta, compre medicamentos solo en farmacias autorizadas y consulte las normas del Ministerio de Salud de Omán antes de viajar: algunos narcóticos y medicamentos legales en otros países están controlados o prohibidos en Omán.
Original (EN): Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription, buy medicines only from licensed pharmacies, and check the Oman Ministry of Health rules before travel — some narcotics and medications legal elsewhere are controlled or prohibited in Oman.
Travelers may be detained or deported for undeclared or illegal medications.
§ US State Dept — OmanAduanas y efectivo
Declare precious metals and local or foreign currency worth OMR 6,000 or more when arriving in or departing Oman (the US State Dept cites a reporting threshold over USD 20,000).
Failure to declare may result in confiscation or penalties.
§ Directorate General of Customs (Royal Oman Police)Alcohol
Los viajeros no musulmanes pueden llevar hasta 2 litros de alcohol libre de impuestos a Omán; los viajeros musulmanes no pueden llevar alcohol.
Original (EN): Non-Muslim travelers may bring up to 2 litres of duty-free alcohol into Oman; Muslim travelers may not bring alcohol.
Detention and fines; authorities may require a blood test if alcohol use is suspected.
§ US State Dept — OmanEn Omán, el alcohol solo puede comprarse y consumirse en establecimientos con licencia (hoteles, restaurantes y bares); beber en público, estar ebrio en público y conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol son ilegales, y puede ser arrestado por posesión de alcohol o por conducir bajo sus efectos.
Original (EN): Alcohol may only be bought and consumed in licensed venues (hotels, restaurants, and bars) in Oman; drinking in public, being drunk in public, and drink-driving are illegal, and you may be arrested for possession of alcohol or driving under the influence.
Fine and possible imprisonment; airport transit passengers under the influence may be arrested.
§ US State Dept — OmanVapeo / Cigarrillos electrónicos
Es ilegal importar o usar cigarrillos electrónicos o productos de vapeo en Omán.
Original (EN): It is illegal to import or use e-cigarettes or vape products in Oman.
Penalties apply under Omani law for import or use.
§ UK FCDO — OmanConducción
Visitors on a visit visa should hold an International Driving Permit to drive a rental car in Oman (rental companies often require one); drink-driving is a serious offence and any detected alcohol can mean a fine and imprisonment.
DUI: fine and possible imprisonment; traffic fines up to OMR 3,000 or up to 3 years.
§ UK FCDO — OmanFotografía y drones
En Omán es ilegal volar drones sin una licencia válida o en el espacio aéreo restringido, fotografiar algunos sitios gubernamentales y militares es ilegal y no se debe fotografiar a personas sin permiso.
Original (EN): It is illegal to fly drones without a valid licence or in restricted airspace in Oman, photographing some government and military sites is illegal, and you should not photograph people without permission.
Criminal penalties apply.
§ UK FCDO — OmanConectividad
El uso de VPN y VoIP está restringido en Omán y podría resultar en multas.
Original (EN): VPN and VoIP usage is restricted in Oman and could result in penalties.
Penalties apply under Omani law.
§ US State Dept — OmanSeguridad LGBTQ+
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Oman (jail term of six months to three years), and cross-dressing is also illegal.
Jail term of 6 months to 3 years.
§ US State Dept — OmanConducta pública
Omán tiene códigos estrictos de vestimenta y comportamiento: cubrirse la parte superior de los brazos y las piernas (debajo de la rodilla) en público, incluidos los centros comerciales; el traje de baño es solo para las playas y piscinas turísticas; durante el Ramadán, comer, beber (incluso agua) o fumar en público durante el día puede ser ilegal.
Original (EN): Oman has strict dress and behavior codes: cover the tops of arms and legs (below the knee) in public including malls; swimwear is only for tourist beaches/pools; during Ramadan, eating, drinking (even water), or smoking in public during daylight may be illegal.
Fines and jail for public-decency violations; rude gestures or arguments can bring arrest.
§ UK FCDO — OmanSwearing, making rude gestures (including while driving), and posting obscene or offensive content on social media are criminal offences in Oman.
Fines, imprisonment, or deportation.
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