Oman Embassies and Consulates

Here is the list of embassies and consulates for Oman by country. Find the nearest one to you.

Embassy of Oman in Algeria

Website:
Address: Lotissement Doudou-Mokhtar Villa No. 5, Ben Aknoun, BP 456, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: (+213) 21 912 835
Fax: (+213) 21 914 737
Email: algeria@fm.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Yerevan

Website:
Address: 9 M.Baghramyan Ave., Apt. 1, 0019 Yerevan, Armenia
Telephone: (+374) 10 52 13 53, (+374) 60 75 05 15
Fax:
Email: info@oman.am

Consulate General of Oman in Melbourne

Website: http://oman.org.au/
Address: Level 4 Suite 3, 493 St Kilda Rd, PO Box 7174, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9820 4096
Fax: +61 3 9820 4076
Email: c.general@oman.org.au

Embassy of Oman in Austria

Website:
Address: Waehringerstrasse 2-24/25, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 310 8643, +43 1 310 8644
Fax: +43 1 310 7268
Email: vienna@mofa.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Bahrain

Website:
Address: Building 37, Road 1901, Diplomatic Area, PO Box 26414, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone: +973 1729 3663
Fax: +973 1729 3540
Email: manama@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Bangladesh

Website:
Address: Plot No. 1, Road No. 68, Gulshan 2, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Telephone: (+880) 2-984 0398, (+880) 2-984 0332
Fax: (+880) 2-988 8560
Email: dhaka@fm.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Minsk

Website:
Address: Pramslovaya Street 6 B, BY 22075 Minsk, Belarus
Telephone: (+375) 17 344 6413
Fax: (+375) 17 344 5281
Email: oman_belarus@mail.ru

Embassy of Oman in Belgium

Website:
Address: Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 236, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: (+32) 2-679 70 10
Fax: (+32) 2-534 79 92
Email: brussels@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Brazil

Website:
Address:SHIS QI 25 Conjunto 4 Casa 2, Lago Sul 71, Brasília – DF 660-200, Brazil
Telephone: (+55) 61-3547 2347, (+55) 61-3541 7364, (+55) 61-3541 7363
Fax: (+55) 61-3543 3247
Email: emb-brasilia@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Brunei

Website:
Address: 35 Simpang 100, Kampong Pengkalan, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, P.O. Box 1275, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Telephone: +673 244 6954, +673 244 6953
Fax: +673 244 9646
Email: brunei@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in China

Website:
Address: 6 Liangmahe S Rd., Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing, China
Telephone: +86 10 6532 3692, +86 10 6532 3322
Fax: +86 10 6532 7185, +86 10 6532 5030
Email: beijing@mofa.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Zagreb

Website:
Address: Borcec 68, HR-10090 Zagreb, Croatia
Telephone: (+385) 1 45 50 303
Fax: (+385) 9 82 09 399
Email: stefanija.balog@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Cyprus

Website:
Address: 60 Limassol Avenue, 2014 Nicosia, Cyprus
Telephone: (+357) 22-376 064, (+357) 22-376 068
Fax: (+357) 22-374 436
Email: nicosia@fm.gov.om.devel

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Nicosia

Website:
Address: Frosia House, 3rd Floor, 1 Menandrou Street, 1066 Nicosia, Cyprus
Telephone: (+357) 22 663 300
Fax: (+357) 22 663 321
Email: paris@mpspanos.com

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Prague

Website:
Address: Legerova 1854/22, Nove Mesto, 12000 Praha, Czech Republic
Telephone: (+420) 602 725 033, (+420) 602 630 566
Fax:
Email: Prague@sultanatoman.cz

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Aarhus

Website:
Address: Standvaenget 5B, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark
Telephone: (+45) 86 1 750 72
Fax: (+45) 86 1 705 17
Email: omu@medipure.dk

Embassy of Oman in Egypt

Website:
Address: 20 Mohammed Mazhar, AZ, Zamalek, Giza Governorate, Cairo 11211, Egypt
Telephone: (+20) 2-2735 0792, (+20) 2-2737 3183, (+20) 2-2737 3182
Fax: (+20) 2-2737 3188
Email: cairo@mofa.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Ethiopia

Website:
Address: Woreda 03, House Number 2387, Nifas Silk Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: (+251) 11 369 04 97
Fax:
Email: addisababa@fm.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Helsinki

Website:
Address: Keskuskatu 8 B, 7th floor, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Telephone: (+358) 40 555 4720
Fax:
Email: martti.malmivirta@korkia.fi

Embassy of Oman in France

Website:
Address: 50 avenue d’lena, 75116 Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 4429 6770
Fax: +33 1 4723 0225
Email: paris@mofa.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Germany

Website: https://fm.gov.om/berlin/
Address: Clayallee 82, 14195 Berlin, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 810 0510
Fax: +49 30 8100 5199
Email: botschaft-oman@t-online.de

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Frankfurt

Website:
Address: Mainzer Strasse 31, D-65719 Hofheim, Germany
Telephone: (+49) 69-2640 1680
Fax:
Email: office@honorarkonsul-oman.de

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Munich

Website:
Address: Ludwigstr. 8, 80539 Munich, Germany
Telephone: (+49) 89 2060 21 470
Fax:
Email: honorarkonsul@holzinger.email

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Hong Kong

Website:
Address: 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Gee Chang Wong Centre, Block B, 19th H Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Telephone: (+852) 2873 21177
Fax:
Email: irenewongsm@hotmail.com

Embassy of Oman in India

Website: https://fm.gov.om/new-delhi/
Address: EP-10 & 11, Chandra Gupt Marg, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021, India
Telephone: +91 11 2688 5622
Fax: +91 11 2688 5621
Email: delhi@fm.gov.om

Consulate General of Oman in Mumbai

Website: https://fm.gov.om/mumbai/
Address: 112, Maker Chamber IV, 11th Floor, Nariman Point, PO Box 11655, Mumbai 400021, India
Telephone: +91 22 2287 6037
Fax: +91 22 2204 2523
Email: mumbai@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Indonesia

Website:
Address: Jl. Latuharhari Raya No.12, RT.8/RW.7, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, Kota Jakarta Pusat Daerah Khusus Ibukota, Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
Telephone: (+62) 21-3190 8552, (+62) 21-3190 8653
Fax: (+62) 21-3190 8657
Email: jakarta@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Iran

Website:
Address: 12 Tandis Alley, Africa Avenue, Tehran, Iran
Telephone: +98 21 2212 8352
Fax: +98 21 2204 4672
Email: tehran@mofa.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Dublin

Website:
Address: Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, 4 Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: (+353) 1716 6635, (+353) 86 825 6045
Fax:
Email: Patrick.Felle@ucd.ie

Embassy of Oman in Italy

Website: https://fm.gov.om/rome/
Address: Via Della Camilluccia 625, 00135 Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 3630 0517, +39 06 3630 0545
Fax: +39 06 329 6802
Email: rome@mofa.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Italy

Website:
Address: Viale Majno, 31, 20122 Milan, Italy
Telephone: (+39) 02 8717 6297
Fax:
Email:

Embassy of Oman in Japan

Website: http://omanembassy.jp/
Address: 4 Chome-2-17 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan
Telephone: +81 3 5468 1088
Fax: +81 3 5468 1086
Email: tokyo@mofa.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Japan

Website:
Address: c/o Itochu Corporation Kansai Department, Corporate Planning Division, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8448, Japan
Telephone: (+81) 6 7638 3043
Fax:
Email:

Embassy of Oman in Jordan

Website:
Address: Zahran St 100, Amman, Jordan
Telephone: +962 568 6155, +962 568 6156, +962 568 6157
Fax: +962 568 9404
Email: amman@mofa.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Kazakhstan

Website:
Address: 1A.Knyaginina Street, Chubary, Micro District, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Telephone: (+7) 7172-528 570, (+7) 7172-528 674
Fax: (+7) 7172-528 675
Email: astana@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Kenya

Website:
Address: Gigiri Road, off Limuru Road, House Number 1, PO box 76834, 00620 Muthaiga, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: (+254) 20-712 3437
Fax: (+254) 20-712 3437
Email: omanembassy.nairobi@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Kuwait

Website:
Address: Building 380 Str. 611 Al Siddique, Block 6, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Telephone: +965 2256 1957, +965 2256 1956
Fax: +965 2256 1963
Email: kuwait@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Lebanon

Website:
Address: Ramlet Elbaida, Sabah Salem Sabah St, Al Taissir Bldg, Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone: (+961) 1-855 757, (+961) 1-856 785
Fax: (+961) 1-855 454
Email: omanembleb@hotmail.com

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Vilnius

Website:
Address: Sv. Stepono St. 9-3, LT 01139 Vilnius, Lithuania
Telephone: (+370) 610-66007
Fax:
Email: boleta.senkiene@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Malaysia

Website:
Address: No. 17, Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (+60) 3-4257 7159
Fax: (+60) 3-4257 6630
Email: kualalumpur@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Mauritania

Website:
Address: Al Mukhtar St, Building No. 476, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Telephone: (+222) 45 24 441
Fax: (+222) 45 24 48 88
Email: nouakchott@fm.gov.om

Consulate of Oman in Port Louis

Website:
Address: Group Ronald Maurel Les Pailles, Port Louis, Mauritius
Telephone: (+230) 206-4700
Fax:
Email:

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Mexico City

Website:
Address: Dante 36, Piso 9, Interior 901, Colonia Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo, 11590 Mexico City, Mexico
Telephone: (+52) 55 5250 9440
Fax: (+52) 55 5250 9440
Email: h.c.mexicocity@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Morocco

Website:
Address: Villa No 275, Rue Rouaifi Ben Thabit, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
Telephone: +212 537 751 771, +212 537 751 764
Fax: +212 537 751 773
Email: rabat@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in the Netherlands

Website: https://fm.gov.om/the-hague/
Address: Nieuwe Parklaan 9, 2597 LA The Hague, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 70 361 5800
Fax: +31 70 360 5364
Email: info@embassyofoman.nl

Embassy of Oman in Pakistan

Website:
Address: House #10, Street No. 67, F-7/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone: +92 51 265 6717, +92 51 265 6718
Fax: +92 51 265 6720
Email: islamabad@fm.gov.om

Consulate General of Oman in Karachi

Website:
Address: Bungalow no. 19-C, 32nd A Street Off Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan
Telephone: (+92) 21 35 09 795
Fax: (+92) 21 35 30 97 06
Email: karachi@fm.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Zambales

Website:
Address: Aim High Corner 78, Efficiency Avenue, Gateway Park – Phase 1 Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines
Telephone: (+63) 822 2222, (+63) 821 1650
Fax:
Email: leo@deocampo.com

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Lisbon

Website:
Address: Avenida Defensores de Chaves 3.1 esq (Left), 1000-109 Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (+35) 121 314 6291, (+35) 196 290 7279
Fax:
Email: omanconsulate@tradel.pt

Embassy of Oman in Qatar

Website: https://fm.gov.om/doha/
Address: New Diplomatic Area, Building 18, Area 66, Al Dafna, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4493 1910, +974 4493 1514
Fax: +974 4493 2278
Email: omanembassy.doha@yahoo.com

Embassy of Oman in Russia

Website:
Address: Starometny per 14, Building 6, Moscow 109180, Russia
Telephone: (+7) 499-230 1252, (+7) 499-230 2052
Fax: (+7) 499-230 1544, (+7) 499-230 2533
Email: omanmoscow@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Saudi Arabia

Website:
Address: Al Safarat, Riyadh 12521, Saudi Arabia
Telephone: (+966) 11-482 3067
Fax:
Email: riyadh@fm.gov.om

Consulate General of Oman in Jeddah

Website:
Address: PO Box 3265, Jeddah 21471, Saudi Arabia
Telephone: (+966) 12 699 3950, (+966) 12 699 6838
Fax: (+966) 12 699 8434
Email: jeddah@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Senegal

Website:
Address: Boulevard Martin Luther King, Corniche Quest, BP 45146, Fann, Dakar, Senegal
Telephone: (+221) 33-869 88 99
Fax: (+221) 33-825 42 11
Email: dakar@fm.gov.om.devel

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Victoria

Website:
Address: 9 Grosvenor House, Anse des Genet, PO Box 652, Pointe Larue, Mahe, Victoria, Seychelles
Telephone: (+248) 8437 5139, (+248) 252 1445
Fax:
Email: frankhoareau62@gmail.com

Consulate General of Oman in Singapore

Website:
Address: 600 North Bridge Road, #04-03/04/05 Parkview Square, Singapore, Singapore
Telephone: (+65) 6333 1761, (+65) 6333 1762
Fax: (+65) 6333 1763
Email: omanconsulatesg@gmail.com

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Bratislava

Website:
Address: Sasinkova 12, 81108 Bratislava, Slovakia
Telephone: (+421) 2 5720 4140, (+421) 2 5720 4166
Fax:
Email: office@omanconsulate.sk

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Ljubljana

Website:
Address: Smartinska 140, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Telephone: (+386) 1585 2266
Fax:
Email: castinakonzul.oman@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in South Africa

Website:
Address: 11 Anderson St, Brooklyn, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Telephone: (+27) 12 362 3114
Fax: (+27) 12 362 6258
Email: pretoria@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Korea (Republic)

Website:
Address: 9 Saemunam-ro, 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2 790 2431 / 32 / 33
Fax: +82 2 790 2430
Email: seoul@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Spain

Website:
Address: Avenida Cardenal Herrera Oria, 138, 28034 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: (+34) 917-364 445, (+34) 917-343 894
Fax: (+34) 917-354 536
Email: oman.emb.madrid@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Sri Lanka

Website:
Address: 16 Alfred Place, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Telephone: (+94) 11-230 1278, (+94) 11-230 1279
Fax: (+94) 11-230 1280
Email: colombo@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in Sudan

Website:
Address: East Khartoom 22 St. Building 25, Khartoum, Sudan
Telephone: +249 183 471 605
Fax: +249 183 471 017
Email: khartoum@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Switzerland

Website:
Address: Blumlisalpstrasse 19, 3074 Muri B. Bern, Switzerland
Telephone: (+41) 31-950 27 50
Fax: (+41) 31-950 47 68
Email: soman.embassy@gmail.com

Embassy of Oman in Syria

Website:
Address: Al-Farabi Street, Mezzeh East Villas, Damascus, Syria
Telephone: (+963) 11-611 7427, (+963) 11-613 3385
Fax: +963 11-611 4589
Email: damascus@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Tanzania

Website:
Address: Mikocheni A Street, Old Bagamoyo, Building 810, PO Box 34741, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Telephone: (+255) 22-277 3104, (+255) 22-277 3105, (+255) 22-277 3106
Fax: (+255) 22-277 3108
Email: daressalaam@fm.gov.om.devel

Consulate General of Oman in Zanzibar

Website:
Address: House number 2277 Vuga, PO Box 2100, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Telephone: (+255) 543 0700, (+255) 543 0066
Fax: (+255) 533 1070
Email: omanconsznz@zanlink.com

Embassy of Oman in Thailand

Website:
Address: Saeng Thong Thani Tower, 32nd Floor, 82 North Sathon Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 639 9380
Fax: +66 2 639 9390
Email: embassyoman@yahoo.com

Embassy of Oman in Tunisia

Website:
Address: 129 Avenue Jughurth, Mutuelleville, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia
Telephone: +261 71 791 655, +261 71 790 808
Fax: +261 71 790 820, +261 71 715 399
Email: ambassade.oman@planet.om

Embassy of Oman in Turkey

Website:
Address: İlkbahar Mah. 606. Sok. No: 19 Yildiz, Ankara, Turkey
Telephone: +90 312 491 0941, +90 312 491 0944
Fax: +90 312 490 068
Email:

Honorary Consulate General of Oman in Istanbul

Website: http://www.omanconsulate.com/
Address: Cumhuriyet Cad. 157/4 Harbiye, 34373 Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 230 8384
Fax: +90 212 241 5741
Email: istanbul@omanconsulate.com

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Kampala

Website:
Address: 12 York Terrace, PO Box 10109, Kampala, Uganda
Telephone: +256 794 599 414
Fax:
Email: +256 794 599 414

Embassy of Oman in the United Arab Emirates

Website:
Address: Al Mushrif W24-01, Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 2 446 3333
Fax: +971 2 446 4633
Email: abudhabi@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in the United Kingdom

Website: https://fm.gov.om/london/
Address: 167 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7225 0001
Fax: +44 20 7589 2505
Email: london@fm.gov.om

Embassy of Oman in the United States of America

Website: https://fm.gov.om/washington/
Address: 2535 Belmont Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, United States
Telephone: (202) 387-1980 / 81
Fax: (202) 745-4933
Email: washington@mofa.gov.om

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Pittsburgh

Website:
Address: 5 Von Lent Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, United States
Telephone: (412) 654-3523
Fax: (412) 995-0076
Email: scurtis@americanmei.org

Embassy of Oman in Uzbekistan

Website:
Address: Rakatboshi Street 6, Yakkasaray District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Telephone: (+998) 712-65 61 23, (+998) 711-40 05 33
Fax: (+998) 711-40 05 29
Email: tashkent@fm.gov.om.devel

Embassy of Oman in Vietnam

Website:
Address: 74 Ven, Toy Road, Boui Ward Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (+84) 24-37 59 27 01, (+84) 24-37 59 27 00
Fax: (+84) 24-37 59 27 77
Email: hanoi@fm.gov.om.devel

Honorary Consulate of Oman in Harare

Website:
Address: 117, Drew Road, PO Box 552, Crisipite, , Harare
Zimbabwe
Telephone: (+263) 4 575 150
Fax:
Email:

Learn More About : Oman Embassies and Consulates

What is a Diplomatic Mission?

The Diplomatic Mission of Oman is a group of people from Oman who are present in other countries to represent Oman officially. They are responsible for promoting Oman’s interests in the host country, protecting Omani citizens in the host country, and negotiating agreements between Oman and the host country.

The Diplomatic Mission of Oman includes embassies, consulates, and honorary consulates. Embassies are the main diplomatic missions of Oman in a country. They are headed by an ambassador, who is Oman’s highest-ranking diplomat in the host country. Consulates are smaller diplomatic missions that are responsible for specific tasks, such as issuing visas or providing assistance to Omani citizens. Honorary consulates are not official diplomatic missions, but they are staffed by volunteers who promote Oman’s interests in the host country.

The Diplomatic Mission of Oman plays an important role in Oman’s relations with other countries. They help to promote Oman’s interests abroad, protect Omani citizens, and negotiate agreements that benefit Oman.

What is a Consulate?

A consulate is a diplomatic outpost that operates as an extension of a country’s main embassy in a foreign nation. It serves to represent the home country’s interests, offer consular services, and facilitate relations with the host country. Typically led by a consul, the consulate provides essential services to its citizens, such as issuing visas, assisting with passports, and aiding in legal matters.

Consulates also engage in cultural, educational, and economic activities to foster understanding and collaboration between the two countries. While embassies are usually located in the host country’s capital, consulates are often established in other major cities to provide more localized assistance. In essence, consulates play a pivotal role in promoting diplomacy, aiding citizens, and advancing various aspects of international engagement.

What is International law?

International law of Oman is the body of rules and principles that governs the relations between Oman and other states, as well as international organizations. International law of Oman is derived from various sources, such as treaties, customary international law, general principles of law, judicial decisions, and writings of jurists.

Oman is a member of several international organizations, such as the United Nations, the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. Oman participates in these organizations to promote its national interests, regional stability, global peace and security, and cooperation with other countries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman is the principal organ of the Omani government that is responsible for implementing and enforcing international law in Oman. The ministry also coordinates the activities of other legal institutions, such as the Ministry of Legal Affairs, the Supreme Court, the Public Prosecution, and the National Human Rights Commission.

What is a Diplomat?

A diplomat is a skilled representative of a country’s government who engages in diplomatic activities to promote and protect the nation’s interests on the global stage. Diplomats work in embassies, consulates, and international organizations, striving to maintain peaceful relations and facilitate cooperation between countries. They negotiate treaties, agreements, and trade deals, while also addressing conflicts and international issues.

Diplomats engage in cultural exchanges, public diplomacy, and information sharing to foster understanding between nations. Possessing strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, diplomats act as intermediaries in international disputes, advocate for their country’s policies, and gather information about the political and economic landscape of host countries. Their work contributes to the maintenance of stability, the advancement of foreign policy objectives, and the pursuit of peaceful solutions to global challenges.

What is the Ministry of foreign affairs?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman (MFAO) is the cabinet-level department of the government responsible for the formulation and implementation of Oman’s foreign policy.

The MFAO is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is a member of the cabinet. The Minister is assisted by a number of Deputy Ministers and other senior officials.

The MFAO’s main functions include:

Formulating and implementing foreign policy: The MFAO is responsible for developing and implementing Oman’s foreign policy goals and objectives. This includes conducting diplomatic relations with other countries, negotiating agreements, and promoting Oman’s interests abroad.
Providing consular services: The MFAO provides consular services to citizens of Oman who are living or traveling abroad. This includes issuing passports, providing assistance in case of an emergency, and registering births, deaths, and marriages.
Promoting trade and investment: The MFAO promotes trade and investment between Oman and other countries. This includes providing information about Oman’s investment climate, negotiating trade agreements, and supporting businesses that are exporting to or investing in other countries.
Promoting cultural understanding: The MFAO promotes cultural understanding between Oman and other countries. This includes organizing cultural events, exchanges, and scholarships.
Promoting human rights: The MFAO promotes human rights and democracy around the world. This includes working with other countries to promote human rights and democracy, and providing assistance to people who are being persecuted for their human rights beliefs or activities.

What is a Foreign Policy?

Oman’s foreign policy is based on the following principles:

Peace and security: Oman is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes and the promotion of international security. It is a member of the United Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Non-alignment: Oman is a non-aligned country and does not belong to any military alliances. It believes that non-alignment allows it to play a more constructive role in mediating conflicts and promoting peace.
Moderation: Oman is a moderate country and does not support extremism or terrorism. It believes that moderation is essential for the stability and prosperity of the region.
Cooperation: Oman is committed to cooperation with other countries on a range of issues, including trade, investment, security, and development. It believes that cooperation is essential for addressing the challenges facing the region and the world.
Respect for international law: Oman is committed to respect for international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. It believes that international law is essential for maintaining international order and promoting peace.

What is International relations?

International relations refers to the complex and multifaceted interactions, collaborations, and conflicts among sovereign states and other international actors in the global arena. It encompasses the study and practice of how countries and international organizations engage with one another on political, economic, social, and cultural levels.

International relations analyze the dynamics of diplomacy, trade, security, human rights, and environmental concerns that shape the interactions between nations. It involves the negotiation of treaties, alliances, and agreements, as well as the resolution of disputes through peaceful means or, at times, through the use of force. The field examines power dynamics, international institutions, norms, and ideologies that influence state behavior and global governance. Ultimately, international relations seeks to understand the intricacies of the interconnected world and the ways in which different actors navigate their interests and responsibilities in a rapidly changing global landscape.

What is a Permanent representative?

A Permanent Representative in Oman refers to a high-ranking diplomat who serves as the official representative of their country to international organizations based in Oman, most notably diplomatic missions to organizations like the United Nations or regional organizations. This individual is typically appointed by their home country’s government and holds the rank of ambassador or an equivalent title.

The Permanent Representative’s primary role is to represent their country’s interests, communicate their country’s positions on various matters, negotiate agreements, participate in diplomatic discussions, and engage in international diplomacy within the context of the specific organization. They work to advance their country’s foreign policy objectives, foster cooperation, and maintain effective communication between their home country and the international organization in Oman.

What is the High Commissioner?

A High Commissioner is a senior diplomatic representative who is appointed by one country to represent its interests and maintain diplomatic relations with another country, often within the context of the Commonwealth of Nations. The term “High Commissioner” is typically used for diplomatic representatives between countries that are part of the Commonwealth.

High Commissioners fulfill a role similar to that of an ambassador in representing their country’s government and fostering diplomatic ties with the host country. They engage in negotiations, discussions, and interactions on various issues, including political, economic, cultural, and trade matters. High Commissioners also work to promote cooperation, understanding, and collaboration between the two countries they represent.

The title of High Commissioner is used as a mark of the special relationship that Commonwealth countries share, particularly given the historical ties and shared values among these nations. It’s worth noting that while the term “High Commissioner” is commonly associated with the Commonwealth, the specific titles and terminologies used in diplomatic representation can vary from country to country and context to context.

What is an Ambassador?

An ambassador is a high-ranking diplomatic official who represents their country in another country. They are typically appointed by the head of state and are responsible for promoting the interests of their country in the host country.

Ambassadors have a wide range of duties, including:

Representing their country: Ambassadors are the official representatives of their country in the host country. They are responsible for meeting with government officials, business leaders, and other important people to promote the interests of their country.
Protecting their country’s citizens: Ambassadors are also responsible for protecting the citizens of their country who are living or traveling in the host country. They can provide assistance to citizens who are in trouble, such as if they are arrested or have their passport stolen.
Negotiating agreements: Ambassadors are often involved in negotiating agreements between their country and the host country. These agreements can cover a wide range of issues, such as trade, investment, security, and cultural cooperation.
Promoting understanding: Ambassadors also play a role in promoting understanding between their country and the host country. They can do this by meeting with people from different cultures, organizing cultural events, and providing information about their country.

Here are some of the key qualities that an ambassador should possess:

Excellent communication skills: Ambassadors need to be able to communicate effectively with people from different cultures. They should be able to speak the language of the host country and be able to understand the nuances of the culture.
Political savvy: Ambassadors need to be able to understand the political landscape of the host country and be able to navigate the bureaucracy. They should also be able to build relationships with key decision-makers.
Cultural sensitivity: Ambassadors need to be respectful of the culture of the host country and be able to adapt their behavior accordingly. They should be able to understand the customs and traditions of the host country and avoid making any faux pas.
Resilience: Ambassadors need to be able to handle difficult situations with grace and poise. They should be able to deal with setbacks and disappointments without losing their cool.

What is a Consul?

A consul is a diplomatic representative of a country who operates within a foreign country, typically in major cities outside the capital. They are responsible for safeguarding their country’s interests and providing essential consular services to their citizens and businesses. Consuls issue visas, process passport-related matters, and assist citizens in legal and administrative issues.

They also engage in promoting trade, cultural exchanges, and economic relations between their country and the host nation. While consuls hold a lesser status than ambassadors, they play a pivotal role in maintaining diplomatic relations, ensuring the well-being of their citizens abroad, and contributing to international cooperation. Consuls are appointed by their home country’s government and work to facilitate communication and collaboration between nations.

What is the United Nations?

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization established to promote peace, security, cooperation, and development among nations. Founded in 1945 after World War II, it serves as a platform for countries to address global challenges collectively. The UN comprises 193 member states, each represented in the General Assembly, where important issues are discussed. It also has specialized agencies, such as UNICEF and WHO, dedicated to specific global concerns.

The Security Council, with five permanent members and ten rotating seats, addresses threats to international peace. The UN focuses on human rights, sustainable development, humanitarian aid, and environmental protection. It works to prevent conflicts, assist refugees, combat poverty, and coordinate disaster relief efforts. Through diplomacy, treaties, and resolutions, the United Nations aims to foster a more just, secure, and cooperative world.

Sources :

The Basic Law of the State, which is the constitution of Oman and provides the framework for the political, economic, social, and legal system of the country. You can read the full text of the Basic Law of the State here.
The Royal Decrees, which are the official orders and decisions issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the supreme authority of Oman. You can find the latest Royal Decrees here.
The Ministry of Legal Affairs, which is the government body that drafts, reviews, and publishes the laws and regulations of Oman. You can access the electronic legal library of Oman here.