Oman
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Oman

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Oman offers quality medical care with modern hospitals in major cities. The system is well-organized and safe for travelers.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Good
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
OMR (Omani Rial)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system serves residents. Tourists can use private clinics of acceptable quality.

Private Network

Private clinics in Muscat offer good-quality care with bilingual professionals.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit30-80 OMR
Emergency room100-300 OMR
Hospitalization (per day)300-1,000 OMR
Emergency surgery2,000-8,000 OMR
Ambulance50-150 OMR
Raio-X40-100 OMR
Exames de sangue30-80 OMR

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Royal Hospital Public
Muscat
Main public hospital, well equipped
Al Noor Hospital Private
Muscat
Quality private hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are abundant in cities with international-quality medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Oman. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in Oman is 999. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system serves residents. Tourists can use private clinics of acceptable quality.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 30-80 OMR, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies are abundant in cities with international-quality medication.

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