11 New Indian Visa Centres to Open Across Oman Soon
- Publish date: Monday، 30 June 2025

The Embassy of India in Muscat has announced a major change to its consular, passport, and visa services, which will soon be handled by a new provider, SGIVS Global Services LLC, starting 1st July 2025.
Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement!
In the initial rollout, all services will continue to be offered at the Indian Embassy located on Jami'at Al-Dowal Al-Arabiya Street in the Al Khuwair Diplomatic Area. But that’s just the beginning.
As part of an expanded service plan, 11 new application centres will be launched across Oman to better serve the Indian community and streamline the application process. These new centres are expected to be fully operational by 15th August 2025, and will be located in:
- Muscat
- Salalah
- Sohar
- Ibri
- Sur
- Nizwa
- Duqm
- Ibra
- Khasab
- Buraimi
- Barka
In a public advisory, the Embassy stated:
“From 1st July 2025, Consular Passport and Visa Services will be provided through a new service provider, SGIVS Global LLC. During the transition phase, services will be provided at the Embassy initially and 11 new dedicated centres across Oman will open by 15th August, 2025. Applicants are advised to plan accordingly and follow official updates.”
The Embassy also noted that there may be minor service disruptions during the transition period and has asked for public understanding and cooperation.