Oman offers free visas for Iraqi fans ahead of World Cup Qualifier in Muscat

Visas will be issued on arrival to Iraqi nationals traveling to Oman to attend the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Oman and Iraq on 24th March 2023.

The decision was made by the Omani government in a bid to boost tourism and support the Iraqi national team.

The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iraqi nationals will be eligible for free visas on arrival in Oman for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Oman and Iraq on 24th March 2023.

The decision was made in a bid to boost tourism and support the Iraqi national team.

Iraqi fans will be able to obtain their visas upon arrival at Muscat International Airport by presenting their valid passports and match tickets.

The visas will be valid for 30 days and will allow Iraqi nationals to enter and exit Oman multiple times during the validity period.

The Omani government has also announced that it will be providing free transportation for Iraqi fans from Muscat International Airport to the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, where the match will be held.

The Iraqi national team is currently ranked 70th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Oman is ranked 75th.

The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams vying for a place in the next round of the qualifiers.

Iraqi fans are expected to travel in large numbers to Muscat for the match, and the Omani government is hoping that the free visas will encourage even more fans to make the trip.

The decision to offer free visas is a sign of the growing relationship between Oman and Iraq.

In recent years, the two countries have strengthened their cooperation in a number of areas, including trade, investment, and tourism.

The free visas are a welcome gesture that will allow Iraqi fans to attend the match and support their team.