Message from the Consul General
Dear visitors,
It is an honour to welcome you to the official webpage of the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Mumbai.
Bilateral relations between Oman and the friendly Republic of India are based on a mutual strategic partnership and cooperation in various areas of common interest. They include trade, investment, work, tourism, medical treatment and others. These relations are constantly on the rise.
The Sultanate hosts at least 650,000 Indians, both residents and workers. They are engaged in various development projects and contribute significantly along with Omani citizens to advancing the economy and achieving the Oman Vision 2040 project.
Oman established its Consulate General in India in 1976 in the state of Maharashtra in Mumbai (the financial capital of India), which contains the largest number of consulates in the world.
The Consulate General also provides services to Omani citizens in the Indian states within its diplomatic representation (Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu).
This page reflects the continuous support between Oman and India and documented historical ties that date back nearly 5,000 years. It also ensures that the Consulate General provides the best possible service to citizens of the two friendly countries.
The information on this page also explains the procedures for consular services, legalisations and other investment, commercial, educational, cultural and health transactions.
It also offers some guidelines and advice that should be followed by visitors to India.
I renew my welcome to you and welcome your comments, which will be of interest to the Consulate.
Jamil bin Haji Albalushi
Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman in Mumbai
Bilateral relations
Bilateral relations between Oman and the friendly Republic of India are based on a mutual strategic partnership and cooperation in various areas of common interest. They include trade, investment, work, tourism, medical treatment and others. These relations are constantly on the rise.
Oman established its Consulate General in India in 1976 in the state of Maharashtra in Mumbai (the financial capital of India), which contains the largest number of consulates in the world.
The Consulate General also provides services to Omani citizens in the Indian states within its diplomatic representation (Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu).
The Sultanate hosts at least 650,000 Indians, both residents and workers. They are engaged in various development projects and contribute significantly along with Omani citizens to advancing the economy and achieving the Oman Vision 2040 project.
Consular services
The Consulate General offers a range of consular services both to Omani citizens visiting India and to Indian citizens or residents wishing to visit Oman for tourism, work, or business purposes. These services cover:
Medical visits
1. It is mandatory to obtain a medical visa for the patient and his/her companion through the office licensed by the Indian Embassy in Muscat, as it is the legal visa that allows its holder to receive treatment in India.
2. The medical visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration of India provided that there are reasons for continuing treatment from the approved hospitals.
3. The Indian tourist visa is not extendable under any circumstances and it is necessary to leave before the expiry of its validity period in order to avoid travel bans and financial penalties.
4. It is preferable to communicate directly with accredited hospitals and specialised doctors through their websites or visit them directly without an intermediary. Hospitals and doctors must also be assured not to include any intermediary in their records and send recent medical reports of the patient in English directly to the hospital for review.
5. Make sure to obtain an official letter and an invitation from the hospital stating its consent to receive the patient, an initial determination of the treatment plan, expected duration, and estimated costs, and to include that invitation for the procedures for obtaining a medical visa.
6. Beware of dealing with intermediaries such as medical coordination offices that are not licensed by the Ministry of Health, taxi owners, translators, medical treatment brokers and others, in order to avoid those parties getting a financial commission ranging from 30 to 40% of the amount treatment bill.
7. Beware of people who promote hospitals, clinics and medical clinics through social media and internet sites.
8. Do not transfer money to intermediaries and unknown persons.
9. Ensure that the prescription is carried upon departure and check the expiration date of the medicines.
10. In case of emergency or death, only the escort must communicate directly with the Consulate to take the necessary procedures.
The Consulate General in Mumbai wishes safety and recovery for all, stressing the importance and need to adhere to the above-mentioned guidelines, and constant communication and joint cooperation with it to ensure better and more effective services to citizens.
Consulate phone: +912222876037
Citizens Affairs Phone: +919152299992
Health Affairs Phone: +919820155552
Regulations and procedures for transporting the bodies of Omani citizens who die in India
First: Transporting the body to the Sultanate:
Services and procedures provided by the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Mumbai:
1. Coordinate with the body transport company.
2. Liaise with the Sultanate's national carrier (Oman Air).
3. Submit the following documents to the transport company:
- Death Certificate
- Certificate of examination/autopsy.
- Passport of the deceased.
- No-objection certificates required by the concerned authorities (Indian Foreign Affairs, Municipality, Police).
Second: Permits from Indian authorities
- Death certificate from the hospital
- Death summary or autopsy certificate (in case of death outside the hospital)
- Passport of the deceased
- Letter from the deceased's family requesting the transfer of the body or requesting a burial permit (in case of burial in India)
Third: Role of the carrier
- Obtaining a certificate of embalming.
- Certificates of no objection to the transfer of the body must be authorised by (Indian Foreign Office, Municipality, Police).
- Receive the bill of lading from the company and provide the Consulate General with a copy.
- Prepare the coffin for transporting the body and hand it over to the national carrier.
Fourth: Receiving the body in Oman
- Receive a letter from the transport company confirming the shipment of the body (Bill of Lading).
- Provide identification documents of the deceased's family (recipient).
- To arrange a hearse, please call the number according to the region:
(Muscat – Sharqiya – Dakhiliyah) (92880922 – 95255197 – 92439606)
(Al Dahira – Al Batinah – Al Seeb) (99537435- 92970916) - Make sure you receive the following:
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- Original passport of the deceased.
- Municipal certificate.
- Police or Foreign Affairs Certificate.
- Death Summary Certificate.
- No Objection Certificate issued by the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman.
Notes
- The Consulate General should be contacted by the person accompanying the deceased or a first-degree relative. This is because the Consulate General needs to confirm the identity of the deceased and obtain approval from the local authorities to ship the body.
- Shipping time: It usually takes 3 to 5 working days to ship the body from India to Oman.
- More than 145 bodies were transferred from the Republic of India to Oman during 2022-2023
Citizens Affairs Phone: +919152299992
Health Affairs Phone: +919820155552