Location: Oman With the recent killing of Al Qaeda leader al-Zayahiri on July 31 and the 9th anniversary of the Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya on September 21, the U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens of various personal security practices that can help protect you in case of an emergency as …
Read More» Beginning May 7, 2019, in observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan, U.S. Embassy Muscat consular service appointment times will change. These new times will be in effect until the end of Ramadan. The last routine American Citizen Services appointments will be available at 12:30pm on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Pick-up hours for passports will …
Read More» Weather Alert – Cyclone Hikaa U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman September 24, 2019 Based on information from the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA), U.S. Embassy Muscat advises U.S. citizens that cyclone Hikaa is approximately 200 kms away from Masirah Island. The cyclone includes heavy rains and winds ranging from 45 to 55 knots and …
Read More» Travel Advisory Update May 17, 2019 Oman – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions in Oman. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page . Due to risks to …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Embassy of the United States of America Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman (October 11, 2018) Location: Southern Oman; possible heavy rains and wind. Event: Tropical Cyclone Luban continues to strengthen as it moves westward toward the coastal areas of Dhofar governorate and Yemen. The storm is still not expected to …
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The U.S. Embassy in Muscat encourages all eligible U.S citizens to participate in the November 6, 2018 midterm elections. Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) website, FVAP.gov . Note: Eligible overseas voters who wish to participate in the November 2018 mid-term elections should start the process by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) , which is standardized …
Read More» Based on information from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and local media, U.S. Embassy Muscat advises U.S. citizens that Tropical Cyclone Chapala is heading towards Oman. Landfall in Oman is expected on or about Saturday, October 31 in the southern Dhofar and al Wusta governorates. We advise U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Oman to be vigilant, monitor …
Read More» The Department of State’s visa systems are now back online. All applicants can now schedule appointments and attend current appointments as normal. We have printed all approved applications. Visa applicants with passports at the Embassy and collection dates of June 9-28, 2015 may collect their passports from 8 am to 1 pm Sunday through Thursday …
Read More» Visa Systems Issues The Bureau of Consular Affairs is in the process of resolving technical problems with our visa systems. Biometric data is not yet processing properly to allow embassies and consulates to perform security checks required to issue visas. More than 100 experts across the country are working on this problem 24/7. We are …
Read More» Consular Systems Technical Issues The Bureau of Consular Affairs continues to address technical problems with our visa systems. Some visa applicants will experience delays in receiving visas. Others will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments. Passports are still being processed. This issue is not specific to any particular country or visa category; this is …
Read More» The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our overseas passport and visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. Passport applications accepted overseas …
Read More» Based on information from the United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Hawaii , U.S. Embassy Muscat advises U.S. citizens that Cyclone Ashobaa is heading towards Oman. Landfall in Oman is on or about Thursday, June 11, 2015, about 4:00 p.m. local time, and the storm is expected to come closest to Muscat on Friday, June 12. We advise U.S. citizens residing in …
Read More» The Islamic month of Ramadan is expected to begin this year on or about Friday, June 19, 2015. Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual discipline for Muslims all over the world. It is a time of personal purification and renewal. Muslims are required to abstain totally from food, drink, tobacco, and sensual pleasures …
Read More» The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high …
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