Oman Alcohol Laws & Tourist Permit Guide 2026

Navigating Retail Shops and Payments

You must understand the strict payment rules before visiting a store. Retail shops only accept card payments for these official government fees. Cashiers will never accept cash for your initial permit activation fees.

You cannot use cash at police stations for these transactions either. Legacy companies dominate the Omani retail alcohol market today. Oman United Agencies and African & Eastern run the biggest local shops.

They hide their retail stores discreetly within quiet residential neighborhoods. You can find these discreet shops in Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos and Ruwi. You simply present your IBRAZ app barcode to the cashier at checkout.

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