Transfer vehicle ownership in Oman

Transfer vehicle ownership in Oman

Oman is also one of the country from GCC countries that is located in neighborhood of Saudi Arabia and follow Islamic rules as its an Islamic country and most 9f the population comprises of Muslims. It is also a country that provides friendly environment to the expats and support them to establish their business thats why many expats are attracted toward it every year to make their career.

It is stated that Oman is considerably a vast country and has a lot of things to see but unfortunately the whole country is not connected So for that purpose you will need your own car and for that first of all you should know how to drive Oman and what are the driving rules in Oman and how to buy a car then you should not be confused and don’t worry because we are here to guide you fully in this regard.

Roads in Oman:

The roads of Oman are really amazing and in good conditions because Oman had a terrible flood in 2010 due to which all the roads were badly destroyed and connection between many parts of the country was broken and people starve for food and water so thats why the governor of Oman reconstruced the roads in a new and better way to avoid such incident in future.

Appropriate side for driving:

To drive in a new country you should also know that which side of road you are allowed to drive so in Oman the driving side is right side.

International driving license:

It is good to hear that there is no need of international diving license or permit in Oman all you need to drive in Oman is s driving license of your own country that should be valid and translated to English and Arabic or them you will be needed to get an international driving license.

Renting a car in Oman:

Renting a car is an obvious option because when you lands on Muscat airport you will need a car to reach your destination or to drive during your stay so for that purpose thee are many car renting companies employees at the Muscat airport for your facility if easily renting a car.

Car rental companies:

At Muscat airport you will find the following car rental companies at your service that will be really helpful to you:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Enterprise
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo
• National
• Dollar

First of all you should understand all the driving conditions of the car rental companies that are different for different companies for example some car rental companies allowed limited driving that may be up to 200km per day and some car rental companies has no driving limitation so you should plan that how much you have to drive in a day to avoid any future issue.

If you are planning to drive on the rockey mountain than you should rent a 4×4 that is essential to drive on such type of roads.

Oman driving rules:

Mostly the driving rules are same in all country was but sometimes their are some exceptions that you have to look for driving in Oman so let’s check the driving rules in Oman.

1. * It is obvious that first of all you should fasten your seat belts before driving for your safety and for your family safety.
2. * Mobile phones usage is not allowed while driving as it may lead to dangerous accidents.
3. * Blood alcohol level should be zero because drunk and driving is not allowed.
4. * At intersection of the roads on should use the turn signals to indicate that you are taking a turn ahead.
5. * A new and unique driving rule is that if you are planning to drive then you have to clean your car because driving a dirty car is not allowed in Oman.
6. * Road rage is also illegal in Oman road rage mean when someone is doing rash driving or not following the traffic rules the people don’t have to misbehave with each other or pass bullying to each other this matter will be solved by the traffic police.
7. * Once more if you are planning to drive off road in deserts etc then you have to clean your car afterward because if your number plate is not clearly seen then you will be fined.
8. * If you return a dirty car to the rental cars company then they will also take extra cleaning charges that may be reasonably high.

Speed limitations in Oman:

Speed limits are common in all developed countries so that is in the case of Oman you have to follow the speed limitation boards other wise you will be fined because there are automatic radars installed on the road sides that one can not avoid and skip.

Driving in Oman at night:

Driving in Oman at night time is also facilitated because all the streets are lit up just like the feeling of a day.

But one should take care while driving outside a city because there is no light that may have a danger of hitting a roaming camel or any other animal that may create a problem.

Buying a car in Oman:

As we have mentioned that Oman is a vast country though it had the facility of public transportation , car rental companies and taxis services but some times it becomes difficult to relay on the public transportation because the public transportation doesn’t connects the whole country. That’s why some expats desires to have their own private car but now you are confused how to find a car on sale and what are its requirements to buy the car then we are here to guide you how you can buy a car in Oman.

For this purpose you have two options that is to buy a new car or to buy a second hand car for both the options you will needed a residence car and a valid driving license.

Requirements:

* Your original passport along with the photocopy and having visa page will be required.

* Recently captured passport sized photos that are also required.

1. * If an employee is buying a car then a copy of Labour card is also required.
2. * Copy of Sponsorship Certificate is required if a non-working resident is buying a car.
3. * Valid Driving License is requires both original and photocopy.
4. * Vehicle Purchase Form is also mandatory.
5. * The vehicle purchase form is available at car dealership or at the nearest police station that will be signed by your sponsor in order to ensure that you are able to buy a car and to bear its expense.

One can find many car dealerships that are located near to you to buy a car that you can visit to buy a car. In addition to car dealership their are also some showrooms where you can find the cars of your desire.

Advantages of new cars:

1. * One can get many advantages of purchasing a new car the first is that the vehicle will be new so it can be driven for long time period as compare to old cars.
2. * With the new cars one can get good warranty and free servicing for a certain period that is beneficial.
3. * One can also enjoy great discounts and special offers throughout the year especially during Ramadan that is the speciality of an Islamic country.
4. * No tension of paper work because all the paperwork is done by the car dealer and they responsible for that.
5. * One also has different ways to finance the car that is cash, bank loan, post-dated cheques etc.
6. Transferring car ownership in Oman:
7. Once you have bought a car then the next step is to transfer the ownership of the car that is really important to drive a car legally I. Oman.

ROP:

The royal Oman police has made it now more easier for the citizens and locals by launching an electronic way of transferring ownership of a car to the new owner by its official website and smartphone applications. This new and useful application is available for both the nationals and the residents that are living for years in Oman. The car is being transfered to the new owner with the existing number plate and make sure that the registration is valid.

One should complete all the steps of transferring the car and the car should be insured with one of the reliable car insurance company that are mentioned below:

1. * Muscat insurance
2. * National life and General insurance
3. * Takaful Oman insurance
4. * Saudi Arabian insurance
5. * New India insurance
6. * Vision insurance

One should take care while buying a used car that is 10 years older that car should undergo inspection to check that their should not be any defect in the car that may result in any problem in future.

Pawned cars also not eligible for sale in Oman.

If you are planning to buy a car in Oman then keep all these points in mind because all these are mandatory to have a car in Oman and to drive it legally as Oman is really strict regarding rules and regulations so good luck to have your new car in Oman that is really an amazing experience.