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Oman
A relatively longer age window — under 7 years for private vehicles.
Driving side
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Max vehicle age
7 years — Private vehicles must be under 7 years old; trucks and buses under 10 years; heavy equipment under 15 years.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
GCC technical specification generally applies.
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving is illegal.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Port Sultan QaboosSohar Port
Important notes
- Rules for importing from other GCC countries into Oman have changed recently — verify the latest update.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.