Message from the Head of Mission
Dear visitor,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the official page of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of South Africa
I am honoured and privileged to have been appointed as Head of Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of South Africa in August 2022.
My first visit to South Africa was in 2005 to take part in a high-level ministerial meeting in Pretoria, when I witnessed the great potential for further growth in cooperation between our two countries.
Today we are seeing tremendous advancement in bilateral cooperation agreements and trade exchanges.
In the third quarter of 2022 exports from Oman to South Africa were worth 1.35 billion USD and exports from South Africa to Oman were 33 million USD
Throughout my mission here, I look forward to engaging with South Africa’s wide, graceful diversity and its great potential. I also look forward to working closely with the governments and citizens of both countries to enhance bilateral relations.
Ali Said Alkathiri
Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of South Africa
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Non–resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Mozambique
Non–resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Zimbabwe
Non–resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Madagascar
Bilateral Relations
Oman and South Africa share a cordial relationship that goes back a long way in the history that links the Sultanate and the continent of Africa.
This relationship was enhanced after Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa in 1994 and then visited the Sultanate of Oman in May 1999 and April 2002 to meet with His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. During their meetings they discussed the way forward and paved the way for both countries to open their embassies.
Diplomatic ties between the two countries were established in October 1995. South Africa opened its Embassy in Muscat in 2002, while Sultanate of Oman opened its Embassy in Pretoria in 2003.
Strengthening trade and investment opportunities in both countries can only deepen economic ties between the two countries in various sectors.
Consular services
The Embassy provides a range of consular services for Omani citizens visiting South Africa, as well as for South African citizens and permanent residents who wish to visit the Sultanate of Oman. These services include:
- Visa Services
South African citizens are exempt from the requirement for an entry visa to the Sultanate of Oman for visits of up to 14 days. Visas can also be obtained on arrival or by applying online. For more information about applying for a visa please click here. - Passport Services
Omani citizens can contact the Embassy directly in case of any problem with their passport. For more information, please click here. - Emergency help for Omani Citizens
The Embassy urges all Omani citizens not to hesitate to contact the Embassy in case of any emergency. For more information please click here.
Trade and investment
The trade and investment section of Oman’s Embassy in South Africa works to follow the blueprint and achieve the strategic direction and goals of Oman Vision 2040, endorsed by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in 2021. Oman’s export and import trade with South Africa is increasing year by year.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1995, there have been several visits by high-level delegations from both counties which have played a role in enhancing bilateral relations and trade and investment between the two countries.