Foreign Ministry of Oman

What Foreign Ministry of Oman does

The Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman is the sovereign government body responsible for organizing and directing Oman's relationships with other countries and with regional and international organizations, including the United Nations (joined October 7, 1971), the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the European Union. It is headquartered at 2601 Al Kharjiyah Street, P.O. Box 252, Postal Code 100, Muscat, and is led by Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (بدر بن حمد بن حمود البوسعيدي). The ministry serves three primary constituencies: Omani citizens at home and abroad (consular protection, document attestation, travel advisories), visitors to Oman (visa and entry services, consular assistance), and foreign governments and diplomatic missions (bilateral coordination, treaties, protocol services).

The ministry operates a digital service ecosystem consisting of the official website fm.gov.om, the Oman FM smartphone application (positioned as a traveling companion for Omani citizens and visitors), the E-Services Portal (eservices.fm.gov.om) for government, consular, and diplomatic services, an Electronic Participation System for citizen surveys and feedback, an Open Data Portal, and a Document Attestation service delivered in partnership with Oman Post. Underlying technology is described as government e-services portal and mobile application infrastructure, with differentiators framed around ease-of-use implementation and integration/interoperability. Distribution combines the Muscat headquarters, Omani diplomatic missions abroad, the Oman Post branch network across multiple Omani governorates and select international locations, and 24/7 self-serve digital channels. Vis-`-free access is granted to citizens of over 100 countries for stays up to 14 days.

The entity is a government state entity under the Sultanate of Oman Government; it is not a commercial enterprise and is not subject to external investment or acquisition. Operating economics combine a sovereign government budget allocation with standardized consular fees, notably document attestation ranging from 5 to 150 Omani Rials depending on document type and value (civil documents 10-30 OMR; commercial documents 20-150 OMR by category and contract value). Revenue is not disclosed. Notable strategic assets include Oman's diplomatic tradition of neutrality and the 'friend to all' policy, the EU cooperation arrangement signed in September 2018, the Duqm-Antwerp Port Authority partnership, and the Oman-Brunei Investment Company (OBIC), capitalized at US$200 million as of 2019.

Name

Foreign Ministry of Oman

Legal name

Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman

Website

https://fm.gov.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman is the sovereign government body that manages Oman's diplomatic relations, provides consular services to citizens abroad, and delivers visa and document attestation services to visitors and residents via a digital portal, mobile app, and global embassy network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB), Protocol, State Visits & Diplomatic Events Management (BPAIAIAJ), Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Diplomatic relations
• Document attestation
• Visa services
• Travel advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman is the government body responsible for organizing and directing Oman's relationships with other countries and with regional and international organizations. It provides consular services to Omani citizens abroad (passport assistance, emergency help, document attestation), entry visa and travel advisory services for visitors to Oman, and diplomatic coordination with foreign governments and embassies. Its operations are supported by a digital ecosystem including the official website, an e-services portal, a mobile app, an electronic participation system, and partnerships with Oman Post for service delivery across governorates and internationally.

Product overview

The Foreign Ministry of Oman operates a digital ecosystem consisting of the official website (fm.gov.om) as the primary information hub, the Oman FM smartphone app for travelers, the E-Services Portal for government, consular, and diplomatic services, Document Attestation Services via Oman Post partnership, Electronic Participation Platform for citizen feedback, and an Open Data Portal for transparency. These interconnected services enable citizens, residents, and visitors to access consular assistance, visa information, travel advisories, and government services both domestically and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oman FM App: Official smartphone application for Omani citizens traveling abroad and visitors to Oman, providing consular services and emergency assistance information.

Products and services

• Official Foreign Ministry Website (fm.gov.om) The official government website serving as the primary information hub for Oman's foreign relations, providing ministry news, visa and travel advisory information, embassy directories, and access to electronic services for citizens, residents, and visitors in both Arabic and English.
• Oman FM Smartphone App The official smartphone application of the Foreign Ministry of Oman, designed as a traveling companion for Omanis traveling abroad and visitors to Oman, providing travel safety information, consular assistance guidance, and emergency contact information.
• E-Services Portal (eservices.fm.gov.om) Comprehensive online portal providing government services, consular services such as document attestation, and diplomatic services organized into three main categories and accessible 24/7 at eservices.fm.gov.om.
• Electronic Participation Platform Digital platform enabling citizens and visitors to participate in surveys and provide feedback on ministry services, supporting transparency and service improvement initiatives aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
• Document Attestation Services Electronic attestation service for commercial and civil documents including agency contracts, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, marriage/divorce/academic/medical certificates, and corporate documents, offered in partnership with Oman Post branches across Oman governorates and internationally.
• Open Data Portal Portal providing open data access to ministry information and statistics, supporting government transparency initiatives and external use of ministry data.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Cooperation arrangement agreement signed in September 2018. Regular political consultation sessions at senior official and expert levels. Agreement to open an EU delegation in Oman. Collaboration in energy, climate, trade, investment, technical education, digital trade, tax governance, SME development, tourism, and customs reforms.
• Antwerp Port Authority (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2008Partnership between Oman's Special Economic Zone at Duqm and Antwerp Port Authority. Port management agreement signed March 28, 2008. Concession and usufruct agreements approved by Royal Decree July 8, 2015. Major economic investment in Oman's port infrastructure development.
• Brunei DarussalamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 1984Diplomatic relations established in March 1984 following Brunei Darussalam's independence. Multiple MoUs signed covering education, culture, air transport, investment protection, healthcare, and joint investment fund. Joint Bilateral Consultative Meeting established in 1992. A joint investment company (OBIC) established with initial capital of US$100 million, increased to US$200 million in 2019.
• League of Arab StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOman participates actively in Arab League activities and councils. Ministry coordinates on regional political and security matters through the Arab League framework.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOman joined the UN on October 7, 1971. Sultan Haitham announced launch of UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize for Intangible Cultural Heritage in June 2026. Oman elected to UN Economic and Social Council (2022-2024). Oman's Ministry coordinates with UNESCO, including hosting UNESCO chairs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia: Larger GCC foreign ministry operating the same diplomatic and consular mandate. Comparable in function and Vision 2030 alignment, larger in budget and footprint.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar: Smaller GCC peer ministry with similar mandate around neutrality, mediation, and consular service delivery. Highly comparable in operating posture and regional role.
• UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: GCC peer foreign ministry with comparable mandate of bilateral/multilateral diplomacy and consular services for nationals. Most direct comparable in scale, region, and operating model.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait: GCC peer foreign ministry with comparable diplomatic, consular, and multilateral engagement responsibilities in the Gulf Cooperation Council framework.
• Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Smaller GCC foreign ministry sharing the same mandate of diplomatic representation, consular services, and multilateral cooperation. Directly relevant for comparing GCC-scale ministry operations.

Regional players

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt: Arab League peer foreign ministry operating in the same regional diplomatic ecosystem (UN, Arab League, Africa engagement). Comparable mandate, larger footprint and consular caseload.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of State: Large incumbent foreign affairs ministry with the same core mandate of diplomacy, consular services, and multilateral representation, but at vastly greater scale and resource base.
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK): Mature Western foreign ministry with the same diplomatic and consular services mandate; useful benchmark for digital service maturity and consular technology adoption.
• Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (France): European incumbent foreign ministry with identical diplomatic, consular, and multilateral functions. Comparable in digital consular offering (e.g., past action).
• Federal Foreign Office of Germany: Western foreign ministry with comparable mandate of diplomacy, consular services, and multilateral representation. Useful benchmark for digital participation programs and open-data portals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FMofOman
• Instagraminstagram.com/fmofoman
• Facebookfacebook.com/FMOFOMAN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foreign-ministry-of-oman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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