The Royal Oman Police has announced new regulations regarding the import of vehicles from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Effective July 1, 2025, Oman will no longer accept the ‘Clearance Certificate’ for vehicle imports, as reported by the Oman Observer.

Under these new rules, importers must present an export certificate issued by the relevant authorities in the country where the vehicle is registered. This measure aims to streamline the process of importing used vehicles through land, sea, and air entry points shared with other GCC member states.

The new regulations are part of an effort to improve customs procedures and maintain the integrity of vehicle registration systems. Authorities have urged importers and customs agents to adhere to the new requirements to avoid any delays or complications at border crossings.

The Royal Oman Police has specified conditions that must be met for vehicles from other GCC countries to qualify for import into Oman. Permitted vehicles include private cars that are less than 7 years old, used trucks and buses that are under 10 years old, and other equipment that is less than 15 years old. Furthermore, the import of tricycles or four-wheelers designed exclusively for transporting goods in designated areas is also allowed.