Decision follows Philippine request
The latest development has come more than two months after the Philippine government formally asked Oman to reconsider the HIV certificate requirement.
In April, the DFA has bared that it made “strong representations” to Omani authorities seeking the removal of the rule after it drew attention among travellers and migrant groups.
At the time, Omani authorities have clarified that the requirement applied only to tourists entering Oman under the visa-free arrangement.
Work visa holders were not affected
The Omani Embassy has also stressed that Filipinos travelling on work visas were not covered by the requirement, easing concerns among overseas Filipino workers travelling to the Gulf country for employment.
The embassy has previously confirmed that the policy was under “serious review” by the Omani government, while the DFA expressed optimism that the issue would be be resolved.
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