Dubai Customs has introduced a temporary facilitation allowing certain cargo to move by land from Dubai to ports and airports in Oman for onward shipment to the rest of the world, according to Customs Notice No. 06/2026 issued on 4 April 2026.

The notice says the measure was adopted in coordination with Oman’s Directorate General of Customs to maintain supply chain continuity and support trade flows amid operational challenges affecting sea and air connectivity to Gulf Cooperation Council destinations.

The Details

Under the arrangement, cargo may move from Dubai through the Green Corridor at the Hatta border crossing, then continue by land through Oman to designated Omani seaports or airports for onward shipment.

The facilitation applies to sea and air cargo arriving in Dubai from the rest of the world, including cargo from Dubai free zones, as well as cargo originating from Dubai’s local market for export. It covers movements through designated Dubai seaports and Dubai Airports, depending on the type of cargo.

Dubai Customs said all cargo movements under the notice must be handled by an approved bonded operator appointed by the authority. For sea cargo, the first approved operator is DP World/DP World Logistics. For air cargo, the first approved operator is dnata.

The notice states that the measure applies to all types of goods except those listed in the annex to Dubai Customs Notice No. 04/2026. Existing Dubai Customs policies and procedures for goods in transit continue to apply unless the notice provides otherwise.

For sea cargo arriving from the rest of the world or Dubai free zones, a customs transit declaration must be submitted in Dubai before the cargo is transported through Hatta to Oman. Cargo must be scanned or screened, seals must be verified or applied, and the movement must be carried out using approved bonded trucks under Dubai Customs control.

At the Hatta border crossing, Dubai Customs will inspect or scan the trucks, verify the transit declaration and check the condition of seals. If tampering or suspicion is detected, Dubai Customs may inspect the cargo and apply or reapply customs seals.

Once the trucks enter Oman, they will proceed to the Al Wajajah border point, where a transit declaration must be filed with Oman Customs under Omani regulations. Oman Customs may inspect the cargo, verify seals and apply additional measures where necessary before the shipment continues to designated Omani seaports or airports.

For cargo originating from Dubai’s local market and destined for export through Oman, an export declaration must be submitted in Dubai. The notice clarifies that because such cargo is intended for export, the movement does not require a deposit or guarantee.

For air cargo, the notice requires the approved operator to transmit advance cargo information to both Dubai Customs and Oman Customs. Similar screening, sealing, transit and inspection procedures apply before the cargo moves through Hatta and onward to Omani airports.

Cargo subject to special regulatory measures or controls in either country must obtain all required permits, approvals or clearances from the relevant authorities before movement.

The notice came into force on its date of issuance, 4 April 2026. Dubai Customs said the facilitation is temporary and will remain in effect during the current exceptional situation until further notice.