Oman     Medical insurance: Make sure you are fully covered for medical treatment, hospitalisation and medical evacuation to the UK, which can be very expensive.       Travel insurance: Make sure you are fully covered for unexpected losses or expenses (eg cancelled flights, lost luggage, lost passport stolen cash or credit cards). Keep passports money, tickets and valuables in a safe place.       Bring enough funds for your stay and return journey.       Check the latest Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice.       Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.       Get a valid visitor’s visa from the Embassy in London, before travelling to Oman. (British nationals may obtain a 7-day visa on arrival, however.)       Respect local laws and customs. Dress in a modest way. Don’t behave in a manner which might insult Muslim sensitivities, customs and beliefs. Don’t make rude gestures or swear - you could be taken to court and face a severe fine. Public displays of affection between members of the opposite sex are frowned upon.       Drinking is not allowed in public but there are bars (in the major hotels and restaurants), which serve alcohol. Muslim sensitivities towards alcohol should be observed - it is an offence to be drunk in public.       Driving is permitted on a valid UK licence for one year. Observe speed limits. Don’t drink and drive - offenders can incur detention, severe fines, prison sentences and possible deportation. If you have a motor accident, remain with your vehicle. It is an offence to leave the scene of the accident before the police have arrived.       If you are coming to work in Oman, obtain a copy of your contract before you come; contractual disputes are common. Be aware that the Arabic version of your contract is legally binding, not the English version. Don't leave the country, even for a holiday, without your employer's permission.       Don’t get involved with drugs. Penalties for drug trafficking, smuggling and possession are severe and include the death penalty.       Don’t take photographs of or near military or government installations. Ask permission before photographing individuals. Don’t photograph individuals if they are unwilling.         Carry identification at all times, you might be asked to produce it any time. Carry photographic identification, eg your passport, if possible.       Don’t overstay your welcome. Leave by the date stamped in your passport otherwise you may face severe fines. It can be expensive to extend a visa beyond the time initially allowed.       Register with the British Embassy on arrival and consult them if problems arise.