Oman (Sultante of)

Oman (Sultante of)

History of Relations

South Africa and Oman concluded diplomatic relations in 1995.

Diplomatic Representation

South African Representation in Oman

H E Mr Y Saloojee
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

South African Embassy in Muscat, Oman

South African Embassy
House 1384
Way 3017
Shatti Al Qurum
Muscat, Oman

Postal Add:
P O Box 231, PC 118
Al Harthy Complex
Muscat, Oman

Tel: + 968 2469 4791
Tel: + 968 2469 4793
Fax: + 968 2469 4792

E-mail:
muscat@foreign.gov.za
ambsaeo@omantel.net.om (Ambassador)
southae@omantel.net.om (Consular)
polsaeo@omantel.net.om (Political)
solomona@foreign.gov.za (Admin)

Office hours: Saturday to Wednesday: 07h30 to 15h30

Omani Representation in South Africa

H E Mr Khalid Bin Sulaiman Bin Abdul Rahman Ba’Omar
Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary

Counsellor - S Al-Harthy
First Secretary – AR O Al-Bulushi

Pretoria
42 Nicholson Street
Muckleneuk, Pretoria

Postal Add:
PO Box 2650
Brooklyn , 0075

Tel: 012 346 4429
Tel: 012 346 0808
Tel: 012 460 7752
Fax: 012 346 1660

Email: Sult-oman@telkomsa.net
Website: www.oman-embassy.co.za

National Day: 18 November

Office hours: Monday to Friday: 09h00 to 15h30

Embasssy of the Sultanate of Oman

Travel Info

Visa requirements for South Africans.

For more information, contact the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Pretoria.

Health requirements

There are no specific health requirements for travellers from South Africa.

For further information go to Travelers' Health.

Climate Info

The months between May and August are particularly hot with best climate from September through to April. Rainfall varies according to the region. During the period June to September there is a light monsoon rain Salalah.

For up-to-date weather information click here.

Currency Info

The monetary unit is the Omani Riyal (OR), divided into 1,000 Baisa. The Omani Riyal is pegged to the US Dollar at US$1.00 = OR0.38505. The currency is freely convertible.

For current exchange rates click here.

State and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings

No Information

Bilateral Agreements

If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.

Trade Info

South Africa’s main exports to Oman are chemicals, machinery and mechanical. Oman’s main exports to South are electronic equipment.

For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Mauritius, visit the web site of the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa

Interest Groups and Information

The South African Group in Oman (SAGO)
Mr Richard Willshaw
Tel : 00968590577