Muscat – Adventure seekers looking to camp in Muscat now have the option to apply for a permit online.

Muscat Municipality has stated that it recently issued a circular on the requirements of camping in the governorate. ‘Due to an increase in demand for camping permits, specially at this time of the year, the municipality has created an online portal for individuals wishing to obtain camping permits in the Muscat governorate,’ it stated.

Permits can be obtained by applying through https://eservices.mm.gov.om/Home/Service/MTA and filling out the required form.

The municipality has also developed an interactive map allowing campers to choose from a list of sites in Muscat.

‘It is worth mentioning that Article 1 of the requirements states that camping is not allowed, whether in a caravan or tent, for more than 48 hours, without obtaining a prior permit from the competent directorate, and paying a security deposit of RO100, which is valid for seven nights,’ the civic authority stated.

Article 7 states that anyone who violates the controls and requirements will be punished with an administrative fine of RO200 when camping without a permit, while an administrative fine of RO50 will be imposed in case of non-compliance with any of the rules or regulations for camping.