Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, Islamabad, Pakistan

Bilateral relations

Relations between Oman and Pakistan are long-standing, strategic and cultural. They are characterised by mutual understanding and are based on solid foundations: the bonds of religion, brotherhood and cultural values. In addition, both friendly countries enjoy geographical proximity sharing common maritime boundaries.

The Joint Commission, chaired by the Foreign Ministers of the two countries, represents a basic framework for various areas of cooperation. Established by an important agreement between the two countries, it has so far held five sessions of meetings, alternately in each country.

Within the framework of these meetings, a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding have been signed. Further agreements to enhance and facilitate areas of cooperation between various sectors in both countries are in the process of preparation to be signed.

In the political sphere, a Joint Political Consultative Committee, established by a memorandum of understanding, operates between the two countries with regular meetings, discussions, exchange of views and coordination on various issues of common interest in the regional and international arenas.

In terms of economic and investment cooperation, the Pak Oman Investment Company (POIC) was established in 2001 with a capital of US$ 100 million during the high-level visit of His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Significant agreements

• Agreement on Joint Committee between the two countries
• Memorandum of Understanding on political consultation between the two countries

Consular services

The Consular Department of the Embassy provides the following services:

Issue of Passports

• Travel passports (Laissez Passers) are issued to Omani citizens in cases of new born children and lost, stolen, damaged or expired passports to facilitate the return of the citizen to the Sultanate. This travel document is not suitable for travel to any country other than the Sultanate and is for a single trip only. (For information click here)
• Omani citizens whose passports are lost or stolen must provide a copy of the local police report on the loss of the passport, two new photos of the applicant and a copy of the missing passport or identity card.
• Issue of travel passports for new-born Omanis requires:
  – A copy of the legal marriage contract, or, in case of marriage to a non-Omani, a copy of the marriage permit issued by the Ministry of Interior in the Sultanate.
  – Copies of the passports of the father and mother and the birth certificate of the child.
  – Four (4) recent photos of the child.
  – A letter from the father or mother to the Embassy containing the request to issue a travel passport for the newborn.

Attestation of documents

All document attestation procedures for Pakistani applicants are now processed online through the new Electronic Attestation System The Embassy no longer accepts in-person attestation requests.

All document attestation procedures are now carried out easily through the new electronic attestation system via Oman Post and the VFS Global website.

Visas

Visa applications to visit the Sultanate should be submitted directly via the website link of Royal Oman Police: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/home

Travel guide rules & regulations

Some areas in Pakistan are restricted to visits by foreigners without prior permission from the Interior Ministry Pakistan. The main areas which require prior permission to visit are:

• The Tribal Areas
• The districts of Charsadda, Kohat, Tank, Bannu, Lakki, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Buner and Lower Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
• Northern and western Balochistan and the city of Quetta
• Travel on the Karakoram Highway between Islamabad and Gilgit
• The Kalesh Valley, the Bamoboret Valley and Arandu District to the south and west of Chitral in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa