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Saint Lucia drops PCR tests for vaccinated arrivals
Travellers with proof of a double jab against Covid-19 will be able to take an antigen test to gain entry
Oman drops PCR requirement for fully vaccinated arrivals

Oman’s Supreme Committee, which oversees matters in relation to the pandemic, has also removed the pre-registration requirement for all arrivals. 

Vaccinated arrivals still need to provide evidence of health insurance which covers Covid-19 and unvaccinated travellers who cannot provide proof of medical reasons preventing them from being jabbed will be denied entry.

A spokesperson for Experience Oman said the move to relax the travel requirements will "pave the way" for "hassle-free" travel and encourage international visitors to the destination.

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