Driving down from the UAE to Oman is truly an ideal mode of travelling between the two countries for many people. After all, it’s not only convenient, but also allows the travellers to take in the beautiful landscape, passing by their windows, which one can find in these two countries. However, if your vehicle is on a mortgage, you might face some border delays due to technicalities. But what if we tell you that with a single document, you can avoid this border delay? Read on to find out more about the need for NOC.
NOC For Mortgaged Vehicle On UAE-Oman Border
If you are driving down from the UAE to Oman, especially in a car which is mortgaged, you might face some delays due to verification and technicalities. However, to avoid this, a simple No Objection Certificate from the bank can allow you to travel seamlessly without facing any delay. This is an important document that one needs to have while driving across the country.
Important Documents Required By Border & Bank Authorities
But before you go ahead and procure the NOC, it’s important to know about it. For instance, an expatriate who drives a mortgaged vehicle into Oman, authorities require a few documents that they might need to submit before they issue an NOC. These are the documents that are required by the bank and border authorities.
- A No Objection Certificate from the bank
- Security deposit, which is valid in some cases, before the issuance of NOC
- Fulfilment of additional conditions that are specified by the bank
However, it’s important to know that in some cases the bank might ask the vehicle owners to submit a refundable security deposit and meet certain conditions, before they are granted an NOC. This document allows them to take the vehicle across the border without any hassle.
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Rented Car For Travel
Not just the Hatta Border, but there are several crossings between the two countries that might require similar documents. However, if you don’t wish to go through the hassle of procuring an NOC, you can even rent a vehicle! This is a more convenient solution as rental companies do permit cross-border travel. They also provide the necessary NOC and insurance coverage for Oman, which makes travelling a lot easier for those driving the vehicle. Moreover, it eliminates the uncertainty that many personal vehicle owners may face while procuring an NOC.
So if you are also planning to take your car across the border, make sure to keep this in mind.
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