Muscat Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (43/100)
Is Muscat safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Muscat scores 43/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Oman Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 30 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: avoid non-essential travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Disease & health (score 20)
Government advisory (score 65)
September 27, 2026
Muscat, Oman has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 43 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 65/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Oman travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Muscat is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 43/100 moderate composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Muscat is government advisory (65/100), and the lowest is disease & health (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (39/100). Governments disagree: US Level 3, UK Level 1, Canada Level 3.
A score of 43 is higher than the scores of 56% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Muscat, Oman currently carries a moderate baseline risk with a US State Department advisory level 3. Recent safety headlines note regional tensions and maritime incidents off the coast involving a drone attack and shipping route discussions near the Strait of Hormuz.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 04:42 UTC
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- Government advisory (score 65/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Political instability (score 45/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
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Day vs Night Safety in Muscat
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Muscat
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Muscat for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 25/100) and business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 25/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Muscat
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Oman - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 04:42:23 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Muscat happened in April (2 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Oman travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Oman entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Muscat
The most weather-stable two-month window for Muscat is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 18°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 15 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in May–June. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 12, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Muscat
Muscat has 10 hospitals, 7 police stations, 1 embassies and 10 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Al raffa polyclinic
- Hospital: Apollo Hospital
- Hospital: Badr Al Samaa Hospital - Ruwi
- Hospital: Directorate General of Health Services Governorate of Muscat
- Hospital: Free medical
- Hospital: Markaz Sihhi Mutrah
- Hospital: Mustashfa ar Rahmah
- Hospital: Mutrah Health Centre
- Hospital: Nmc Hospital
- Hospital: Wadi Kabir HC
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Juvenile Police Divison
- Police: Muscat Police Station
- Police: Mutrah Police Station
- Police: Ruwi Police Station
- Police: Ruwi police station
- Police: Ruwi Police Station
- Embassy: Consulate of Canada
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Buttram Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: El Shola Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Ibn Sina Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Ibn Sina pharmacy LLC main office
- Pharmacy: Lama Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Muscat Pharmacy LLC main office
- Pharmacy: National Pharmacy Warehouse
- Pharmacy: Scientific Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: صيدلية مسقط
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Oman)
| Police | 9999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 9999 |
| Fire | 9999 |
| General | 9999 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Oman outlines key national health and epidemic risks within its newly introduced National Risk Register. Travelers should verify specific health facility locations and ensure adequate insurance coverage prior to departure.
Common scam patterns
- Mutrah Souq Overpricing. The covered lanes of Mutrah Souq are popular for shopping items like frankincense, silver, and textiles, but it is a place where tourists frequently overpay. Sellers often mark up prices for visitors who are unfamiliar with local pricing or bargaining norms. Tip: Know what items are genuinely Omani versus imported, and always bargain politely without friction to avoid overpaying.
Area notes
- Bausher. This area has experienced incidents such as residential break-ins targeting valuables and gold safes.
- Al Mirani Fort Area. A notable location surrounded by curated premium hotels and historic sites for visitors in Muscat.
- Mutrah Souq. A busy covered market lane area popular for shopping where visitors should remain mindful of souvenir pricing.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42 → 43 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 17 → 42 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 17 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Muscat's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Muscat
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Muscat, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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