Ambassador-Dr-Abdullah-bin-Salem-bin-Hamad-Alharthy Message from the Ambassador

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in The Hague.

The Embassy focuses on achieving the objectives of the strategic vision of the Sultanate of Oman, including supporting efforts to achieve economic diversification and sustainable development.

It also works to achieve the objectives on securing the participation of Oman's trading partners abroad, through the development of direct foreign investment in the Sultanate.

Bilateral relations with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are in continuous development towards greater interdependence, cooperation and joint coordination in all fields.

Dr Abdullah bin Salem bin Hamad Alharthy
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Non–resident Ambassador of Oman to Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Hague.

Bilateral relations

Relations between Oman and the Netherlands are deep-rooted with a long history dating back to the middle of the seventeenth century.

The two countries are united by shared characteristics such as a long-standing maritime heritage, a dependence on internal and external trade and energy production. The two friendly countries also share a policy commitment to good neighbourliness and religious tolerance.

The start of diplomatic representation dates back to 1972, based on non-resident representation. The Kingdom of the Netherlands opened an Embassy in Muscat in 1982, and the Sultanate of Oman opened an embassy in The Hague on September 12th. 1990. The Embassy plays an important role in consolidating relations between the two friendly countries in all fields.

Relations between the two countries are based on solid foundations of constructive cooperation. This is reflected in the holding of regular political consultations, the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding as well as mutual visits.

Key objectives

The main goals of Oman’s Embassy in the Netherlands are:

  • Consolidating political and diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries
  • Investing in opportunities to exchange scientific, practical, developmental, social and economic experiences between the two countries
  • Facilitating trade and investment between the two countries
  • Introducing the world to the ancient Omani civilisation by various means and programmes

Political and diplomatic cooperation

A political consultation committee between the two countries holds annual meetings.

There is also a regular exchange of visits of officials from the government and private sectors.

Trade and investment

In the context of seeking to raise the level of trade exchange and encourage mutual investment between the two countries, the Embassy has launched an initiative to hold investment meetings between Omani and Dutch companies.

The Head of Mission has made visits to promote Oman and encourage investment in the Sultanate. There have been many discussions around trade and economic issues, especially in the areas of food security and logistics. The fields under discussion have now expanded to include the renewable energy and green hydrogen sectors.

For more information about investment opportunities in Oman, you can visit the platform launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry by clicking here.  You can also follow the Embassy’s tweets through its account: @OmanEmbassyNLD

Cultural, educational and scientific exchanges

The Governments of the two countries have concluded several agreements on educational, academic and cultural cooperation, including professorship chairs and the Omani Village at Nijmegen

The Omani Heritage Village in Nijmegen

The Orientalis Museum is located in the city of Nijmegen, in the southeast of the Netherlands in the province of Gelderland. The city is distinguished by its many museums.

The establishment of the Museum dates back to 1911 under the name of the Holy Land Association. In 1930 it became an important tourist landmark and in 1994 interest increased in Islam as the third monotheistic religion.

The Government of Oman donated a number of traditional Omani exhibits, in addition to designing a village in the name of the House of Islam, building a mosque, a falaj and various other exhibits (for more information, click here)

The number of Omanis studying in Dutch universities has reached about 150 male and female students. The Embassy works in coordination and cooperation with Oman’s Cultural Attaché in London, who is responsible for student affairs in the Netherlands by providing them with all the facilities they may need.

Consular services

The Embassy is pleased to provide consular services to all Omani citizens in the Netherlands, whether residents, visitors, employees, or students. It also provides services for Dutch citizens or residents wishing to visit the Sultanate of Oman for the purpose of tourism, or work.

Consular services cover the following:

  • Information and advice to Omani citizens wishing to visit the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Citizens are advised to take care with their personal belongings, especially official documents, due to the many cases of theft.
  • Issue of passports to Omani citizens in cases of loss, expiration, or renewal. (For more information click here).

1. Omani citizens wanting a laissez-passer (a temporary passport valid for the return trip to Oman only) due to theft or loss of the passport are advised to go to the nearest police station to file a report. They should then go to the Embassy to request the issue of a laissez-passer The issue of a laissez passer requires

  • a copy of the police report
  • two recent photos of the applicant
  • a copy of the passport page containing personal data
  • a copy of the identity card

2. To issue passports for Omani children born in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the requirements are:

  • a copy of a legal marriage contract, and, if one of the parents does not hold Omani nationality, a copy of a marriage permit or certificate of proof of marriage or registration of a marriage issued by the Omani Ministry of Interior
  • a copy of the parents’ passports
  • a copy of the newborn’s birth certificate
  • four recent personal photos of the newborn not more than six months old
  • a written letter from one of the parents requesting the issue of a laissez-passer
  • a fee of 25 euros to be paid by credit card

It is also possible to request the issue of an Omani passport, attaching the aforementioned.

3. To renew an expired passport for an Omani citizen residing in the Netherlands or Luxembourg , the requirements are

  • The expired passport
  • Four recent personal photos not more than six months old
  • A written letter requesting renewal of the passport
  • A fee of 5 Omani Rials attached to the application.
  • To provide advice on business opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman (For further information please click here)
  • Authentication (attestation) of commercial and civil documents and certificates (For more information click here)

1. The document must be legalised by one of the competent authorities as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands or the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Duchy of Luxembourg, depending on the source of the document.
2. Fees are paid by bank card only, and the Embassy does not accept cash.
3. Attestation fees by document type

General agency – 75 Euros fee
Commercial contracts – 100 Euros fee
Certificate of origin (original) – 50 Euros fee
Certificate of Origin (copy) – 50 Euros fee
Certificate (birth, marriage) – 50 Euros fee
Experience certificate – 50 Euros fee
Study certificate – 50 Euros fee
Health certificate – 75 Euros fee
Divorce certificate – 100 Euros fee
Death certificate – 150 Euros fee
Certificate to whom it may concern – 150 Euros fee
Work contract – 200 Euros fee
A commercial invoice whose value is less than 10,000 euros – 250 Euros fee
A commercial invoice worth more than 10,000 euros – 350 Euros fee
A commercial invoice whose value is less than 50,000 euros – 500 Euros fee
A commercial invoice worth more than 50,000 euros – 750 Euros fee

  •  Granting exemption from fees for attesting death certificates for Omani nationals who die in Netherlands or Luxembourgish territory, after the certificate is first certified by the competent Dutch or Luxembourgish authorities (Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
  •  Travel advice to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

o The Netherlands authorities require Omanis wishing to travel to the Netherlands as a first step to obtain a Schengen visa from an embassy of the Netherlands or AVS offices. A person is not allowed to enter the Netherlands if a Schengen visa is obtained from an embassy other than a Netherlands Embassy.
o Hotel reservations are checked upon arrival by airport security. Any discrepancies in reservation data are not permitted and will result in refusal to enter the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
o It is prohibited to bring in animals and plants that are protected and threatened with extinction, such as: tigers, bears, snakes, insects, birds, turtles, crocodiles, seashells, Amazon forest woods, etc. Materials manufactured from the skins of these animals, as well as their eggs, are also prohibited. (For more information click here.)
o It is prohibited to bring in firearms, ammunition and explosives, or more than (125) grams of caviar, except for holders of a Washington Treaty licence.
o Cash amounts exceeding 10,000 euros must be declared upon arrival or departure.
o It is prohibited to bring in meat and milk from outside of the European Union, with the exception of infant formula and special medical foods.
o It is allowed to bring in fish if it has been eviscerated and provided that its weight does not exceed (20) kilograms.
o Violation of these prohibitions exposes a person to criminal accountability and confiscation of the prohibited matter.

  • It is possible to obtain a visa to enter the Sultanate of Oman on arrival at the airport, or apply through the following Royal Oman Police link https://evisa.rop.gov.om for passport holders mentioned in the first list.
  •  Travelers to the Sultanate of Oman who are carrying a drug listed under the Schedule of Drugs are required to present a valid medical certificate attested by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and subsequently at the Omani Embassy.
  •  There are various conditions for bringing pets and plants into the Sultanate of Oman. For more information visit the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources  [click here] The traveler must also apply online to obtain a permit for animals and plants through the customs declaration system inf@customs.gov.om“

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