Head of Mission's Message
Welcome to the official page of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Australia.
We are pleased to welcome you to our digital platform, which serves as a window for communication with Oman and reflects our commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and partnership between Oman and Australia. This commitment is stronger than ever as bilateral relations continue to develop, with growing cooperation across various fields.
The Embassy is proud to serve as a model of a smart embassy, in line with Oman Vision 2040, reflecting the values of innovation, sustainability, transparency and institutional excellence. By harnessing digital solutions and modern technologies, we seek to provide integrated consular and diplomatic services efficiently and conveniently, meeting the aspirations of citizens, residents, visitors and our partners in Australia.
The Embassy continues to safeguard the interests of Omani citizens and provide them with consular support. It also works to strengthen bilateral relations between Oman and Australia and enhance cooperation in trade and investment, renewable energy and green hydrogen, education and scientific research, innovation, culture and tourism. These efforts serve the shared interests of the two friendly countries.
This website provides a comprehensive platform offering access to consular services, information and essential guidance. It also serves as a window to introduce Oman and highlight its economic, investment and tourism opportunities, as well as its position as a trusted partner and a promising regional hub for business and investment.
Thank you for visiting our page. We invite you to explore the services and information available and to contact the Embassy team, who are proud to serve you and work with you to strengthen the bridges of cooperation and understanding between Oman and Australia. This reflects the depth of our bilateral relations and our shared aspirations for the future.
Saleh bin Hilal bin Badar Alrawahi
Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
The Sultanate of Oman and Australia value their deep, friendly and robust bilateral relations.
Diplomatic ties between the two countries date back to 1981, with Oman opening a Consulate General in Melbourne in 2011.
On September 10, 2023, Royal Decree No. 59/2023 was issued, elevating the level of diplomatic representation between the two nations and establishing the Embassy of Oman in Canberra.
Consular services
The Embassy, in collaboration with the Cultural Attaché, provides a range of consular services to Omani students, citizens, and Australians. These services include:
- Visa Applications (click here for more information)
- Passport Renewal for expired passports (click here for more information)
- Issuance of New Passports for newborns (click here for more information)
- Issuance of Replacement Passports for lost passports (click here for more information)
- Certification of Commercial Documents (click here for more information)
- Certification of Civil Documents (click here for more information)
- Certification of Official Authorisations for Omanis (click here for more information)
- Emergency Assistance for Omani citizens and students (Call (+61) 26183 6999 or 26183 7015)
- Facilitation of Trade and Investments between the two countries (Call (+61) 26183 6999)
Key objectives
- Strengthen diplomatic relations and promote economic diplomacy through trade and investment.
- Facilitate educational and academic exchange and support Omani nationals and students in Australia.
- Promote tourism, culture and heritage through cultural and sports diplomacy.
- Advance science, technology and innovation diplomacy.
- Develop digital diplomacy initiatives and enhance public diplomacy.
- Enhance security cooperation on shared global issues.
Political and diplomatic cooperation
The two countries share a similar vision regarding the importance of maintaining security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East regions.
Due to their strategic locations in the Indian Ocean, Oman and Australia are founding members of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
They work closely with other member states to ensure maritime security in the region and foster socio economic growth that preserves marine resources.
Through the Embassy, Oman also aims to strengthen diplomatic ties with Pacific Island countries and establish new trade and investment links.
Trade and investment
Oman and Australia enjoy strong trade ties.
Australia is a key exporter of aluminium ore, meat, wheat, and barley to Oman, while Oman exports fertilisers and petroleum products to Australia.
In 2023, the total bilateral trade in goods and services between Australia and Oman was approximately AUD 828 million.
Both nations are keen to diversify their economies and welcome foreign investments, with many Australian companies active in Oman and vice versa.
Inspired by Oman Vision 2040, the Omani Embassy in Australia promotes investment opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, net zero emissions technologies, the blue/ocean economy and artificial intelligence.
There are also significant opportunities for cooperation in tourism, hospitality and scientific collaboration in agriculture and fisheries.
Cultural, educational and scientific exchanges
Oman has signed numerous agreements and partnerships with Australian institutions to encourage academic and research cooperation through exchange visits and joint academic programmes.
The number of Omani students studying in Australia and New Zealand, pursuing academic studies and research fellowships is increasing annually.
The Sultan of Oman Chair in Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne, established in 2003, stands as a testament to the deep friendship and cultural ties between the two nations, promoting Arab and Islamic civilisation internationally.
