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Service Details

The service is provided to those wishing to establish a hotel facility, as it is important for the investor to obtain initial approval from the Ministry for the hotel’s architecture and design, before applying for a license.

Process Steps

  • The process specifies the activities required to apply for initial approval for all hotel categories. The service specifies the activities involved in reviewing and approving architectural maps for hotel facilities; and consequently, obtaining initial approval from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to apply for a building permit.

Required Documents

  • ID card

  • Land ownership and surveying

  • Lease contract for leased land

  • Digital copy of the project's architectural plans in PDF format and one merged file

  • Detailed pictures of the location of the Earth and its surroundings from the four directions airdrop

  • Approval of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (for green lodges)

  • Consultant's certificate on the suitability of the building (for heritage hotels)

  • Ownership and surveying of the integrated tourist complex (guest houses for tourist complexes)

  • Guest house units data disclosure (guest houses for tourist complexes).

Terms & Conditions

  • The beneficiary submits the application via the website.

  • The employee reviews and approves the application.

Fees Information

  • 80 Omani Riyals

Validity Information

  • 12 months

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