Visa services have ceased until further notice. American Citizen Services continue.

Visa services at Embassy Muscat have been temporarily suspended until further notice.  If you believe your need for a visa qualifies as an emergency, please email consularmuscat@state.gov explaining the nature of your emergency.  Keep in mind that we define an emergency as: 1) death of a close relative or 2) serious injury to yourself or a …

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Longer Validity U.S. Visas Available for Omani Citizens

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a change in the visa validity and fees for Omani U.S. visa applicants.  Qualified Omani applicants for tourist or business visitor visas (B1, B2, and B1/B2) will be granted multiple-entry, 10-year U.S. visas.  Qualified applicants for official U.S. visas (A and G) will be granted multiple-entry visas with …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution Reminder (Updated January 2019)

Embassy of the United States of America   Muscat, Sultanate of Oman This January 2019 update to the Department of State’s Worldwide Caution provides U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence and criminal activity that transpire abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking …

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Absentee Voting in U.S. Elections

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat encourages all eligible U.S citizens to participate in elections.  Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) website, FVAP.gov .   Note:  Eligible overseas voters who wish to participate in elections should start the process by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) , which is standardized for use across all States.  The FPCA acts …

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PRESS RELEASE: Omanis Still Need a Visa to Travel to the United States

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA // MUSCAT, OMAN Original PDF Press Release (305 KB) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2017 Omanis Still Need a Visa to Travel to the United States The U.S. Embassy in Muscat stands ready to assist visitors applying for visas to the United States. All visitors who are not U.S. citizens or green card holders …

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