Consular Affairs

7 December 2025

Oman to exempt Philippines citizens from tourist visa requirements from 2026

This measure raises the number of exempt countries and reinforces Oman’s position as an open and attractive international destination.

4 December 2025

Oman India Strategic Consultative Group meets

The meeting reviewed cooperation in civil aviation, logistics, vocational training, mining and energy.

22 November 2025

Oman’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia celebrates National Day

Oman’s missions in Bahrain, Mumbai, China, Sri Lanka and New York also held receptions.

18 November 2025

Opening ceremony for Consulate of South Africa in Muscat

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid Almuslahi, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary.

29 October 2025

Minister meets Azerbaijani counterpart

The two Ministers explored ways to enhance relations between the two friendly countries.

20 October 2025

Oman and Belgium hold political consultations in Brussels

The session reviewed cooperation, particularly in the fields of clean energy, ports, and logistics.

23 July 2025

Iran: Ambassador meets with Deputy Foreign Minister

Vahid Jalal Zadeh, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for Consular, Parliament and Iranians’ Affairs received Ibrahim Almuaini, Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to Iran.. The meeting discussed cooperation to strengthen relations and included an exchange of views on various issues of mutual interest.

16 July 2025

Launch of electronic attestation service in Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania and Philippines

This service eliminates the need to visit Oman’s diplomatic missions for attestation services.

23 June 2025

Saudi Arabia: Minister of Interior receives Omani Ambassador

Sayyid Najib Albusaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, Minister of Interior. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. Also present was Second Secretary Ahmed Alabri, Head of the Consular Office at the Embassy.

19 June 2025

Launch of electronic attestation service in Indonesia, Spain and Portugal

The service allows the attestation of documents without visiting Omani diplomatic missions.

20 May 2025

Electronic attestation services extended to UK, France and Belgium

The Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of the ninth phase of the electronic attestation service.

21 April 2025

Electronic Attestation service to launch in Egypt and Jordan

The Ministry’s electronic document attestation service is now available in more than 15 countries.

15 April 2025

Ministry displays services at First Hajj and Umrah Exhibition

The Ministry stand promoted the official Foreign Ministry mobile application.

13 April 2025

Karachi: Consul General discusses real estate cooperation

Sami Alkhenjari, Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman in Karachi, Pakistan received Ajay Khatwani, CEO of Orbit Realty, a company specialising in real estate. He was  accompanied by Noman Islam, the Orbit’s Operations Manager. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation and explored investment opportunities in the real estate sector. It also reviewed the business environment and opportunities available in both

26 March 2025

Karachi: Consul General receives Chair of Oman Pakistan Business Council

Oman’s Consul General in Karachi Sami Al Khanjari,  received Sheikh Nadeem Mehboob Majon, Chairman of the Pakistani-Omani Business Council. The meeting took place at the Omani Consulate in Karachi.