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Embassy of UAE in Muscat, Oman

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Embassy of UAE in Muscat, Oman, located at Diplomatic Area-Alkhwair. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Arab Emirates, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Diplomatic Area-Alkhwair
    Muscat
    Oman

  • Telephone

    +968 2440 0000

    +968 2440 0001

  • Fax

    +968 2440 0055

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Monday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Muscat: 12:06 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Diplomatic Area-Alkhwair, the embassy is near key landmarks like Royal Opera House Muscat and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of UAE in Muscat, Oman

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Oman
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 25 Flag of Oman / August 26 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • National Day: November 20 to November 21 Flag of Oman / December 2 to December 3 Flag of United Arab Emirates

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of UAE in Muscat, Oman:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Omani passport, you do not need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United Arab Emirates without a visa. The most common types of United Arab Emirates visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Employment visa
  • Residence visa
  • Student visa
  • Retirement visa for UAE residents
  • Patient entry permit
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Shaikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Ambassador

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30 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, Mauritius, China, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

90 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: South Korea, Argentina, Bahamas, Solomon Islands, and Nauru.

90 days visa (non-extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a non-extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Liechtenstein, and Czech Republic.

Transit visa

UAE Transit visas are either for 48 hours or 96 hours. 48 hours Transit visa is issued free of charge. UAE based-airlines can arrange a transit visa before your journey.

UAE work permit

The sponsoring UAE employer needs to apply to MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for the work permit. MoHRE issues work permits. The employer will send the work permit to the employee. The work permit holder can enter the UAE for employment, but that work permit is valid for two months only. Within the scope of 60 days employee and employer have to arrange to get the employee's UAE Resident Identity (Emirates ID) Card, and Labour Card and stamping the UAE Residence visa. For more information please visit https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

Tourist Visa and Visit Visa

A tourist visa allows individuals to visit the UAE for tourism purposes. It is usually valid for a short duration, such as 30 days, and can be extended for an additional fee.
Visit visas are available for family visits or longer stays in the UAE. They are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended for an additional 90 days.

Employment Visa

This visa is required for individuals who have obtained a job offer and will be working in the UAE. The employer typically sponsors the visa application.

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