UAE-Oman border link
A new electronic link between Oman and United Arab Emirates aims to ease visa procedures in the Middle East.
An electronic link between Hatta in the UAE and Wajahah in Oman will simplify visa procedures between the two Middle East countries.
According to Gulf News the link was launched by the UAE’s Minister of Interior Lieutenant General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Initially only nationals of the UAE, Oman and other GCC nationals will be able to use the system. It is expected that the it will be extended to include expatriots resident in the two countries and tourists when the second phase is implemented. The procedure speeds up the processing of travel papers and is expected to reduce delays at the border crossing.
