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Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, New Delhi

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Head of mission

H.E. Mr. Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Al Shibani
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony of 24 February 2023 (24 Feb 2023).

National day

20 November
National Day; official holidays on 20 and 21 November. Next on 20 November 2026 (in 4 weeks).
Source: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Decree 15/2025 (issued 21 January 2025), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Oman Observer.

Official website

Source: Mission website, read 24 Sept 2026.

Register entry

Read on 10 October 2026
Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

Contact details

Chancery address
EP 10- 11, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Telephone
+91-11-2688 5623, 2688 5622Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Email
newdelhi@fm.gov.omSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Fax
+91-11-2688 5621Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours
Monday To Friday: 9.30 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.

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Visas and consular services

Visa information
Official visa information (fm.gov.om)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Consular services
Consular services (fm.gov.om)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.

Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.

Trade with Oman

Bilateral trade figures from 2021-22 to 2025-26, the main goods traded, joint ventures and investment funds, and the trade mechanisms and agreements between India and Oman.

Trade and investment between India and Oman (4 min read, from the MEA brief)

India and Oman: recent developments

Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.

  1. Meeting

    15th India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group Meeting

    The 15th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group was held in New Delhi on 7 October 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman.

    Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  2. Statement

    Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman

    We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace (IMO 9893204) off the coast of Oman, where it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

    Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  3. Statement

    India condemns attack on MV Cape Dao off Oman; one Indian seafarer killed

    India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao off the east coast of Oman. Of the 20 Indian seafarers on board, 19 were rescued and 1 Indian national lost his life. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities for early repatriation of the seafarers, and India thanked the Omani authorities for their support.

    Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  4. Statement

    India condemns attack on MT El Gaia off Oman; search continues for missing Indian

    India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. Of the 14 Indian crew on board, 13 were rescued, and Search and Rescue operations continued for the missing Indian national. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities, and India thanked them for rescuing its nationals.

    Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  5. Statement

    India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy off Oman; one Indian reported missing

    India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 were rescued and 1 was reportedly missing. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the Search and Rescue operation, and India called for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region.

    Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman (July 12, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

All India and Oman developments, year by year · All countries, week by week

Earlier developments (5)
  1. Visit

    External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Albusaidi

    External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Oman on 10 July 2026 and held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and regional issues. He thanked the Government of Oman for prompt assistance to Indian seafarers and met members of the Indian community.

    Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister to the Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  2. Statement

    India condemns attack on vessel Settebello off Oman; three Indian crew missing

    India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. Of the 24 Indian crew on board, 21 were rescued and 03 were reportedly missing. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the Search and Rescue operation, and India called for immediate de-escalation of tensions.

    Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  3. Statement

    India deplores attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman; all Indian crew safe

    The Official Spokesperson said the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman was unacceptable. All Indian crew on board were safe, and India thanked the Omani authorities for rescuing them. India reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and civilian crew, or impeding freedom of navigation, should be avoided.

    Source: Official Spokesperson’s statement on the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  4. Agreement

    India and Oman conclude CEPA and MoUs on maritime heritage, agriculture and higher education

    Outcomes of the Prime Minister's visit to Oman included the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, MoUs on maritime heritage and museums, agriculture and allied sectors, and higher education, an Executive Programme on millet cultivation and agri-food innovation, and adoption of a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation.

    Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister to Oman (December 17-18, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

  5. Visit

    Prime Minister Modi visits Oman; India and Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an Official Visit to Oman from 17-18 December 2025 at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, in the year marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The two sides welcomed the signing of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and reviewed cooperation under the Joint Vision Document adopted in December 2023.

    Source: India - Oman Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to Oman (December 17-18, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

India and Oman: guide

The full guide
  1. Relations

    India and Oman: diplomatic relations and milestones

    Diplomatic relations since 1955, the Strategic Partnership of 2008, visits and calls between leaders and ministers, Oman's G20 role in 2023, and the main agreements.

    5 min read

  2. Trade and investment

    Trade and investment between India and Oman

    Bilateral trade figures from 2021-22 to 2025-26, the main goods traded, joint ventures and investment funds, and the trade mechanisms and agreements between India and Oman.

    4 min read

  3. Defence and security

    India and Oman: defence, maritime and security cooperation

    Defence dialogues, joint military exercises, naval and coast guard cooperation, defence industry links and the security and legal cooperation agreements between India and Oman.

    4 min read

  4. Culture, education and community

    Culture, education and the Indian community in Oman

    The size and history of the Indian community in Oman, Indian schools and social clubs, heritage projects, cultural and education agreements, and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardees.

    3 min read

  5. Practical guide

    Oman in India: embassy, consulate and how to get help

    Contact details for the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in New Delhi and its consulate in Mumbai, the head of mission, the National Day, and the relevant facts in the MEA brief.

    2 min read

Read the full guide to India and Oman

Oman also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; India's Trade Agreements: CEPA, CECA, FTA and PTA.

Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of July 2026.

Events

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Consulates and offices elsewhere in India

Mumbai

Consulate General of Oman

112 Maker Chamber IV, 11th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

Tel: +91-22 - 2287 6037, 38

Map

Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.

India in Oman

India has one office in Oman, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Oman.

Questions about the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman

Where is the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in New Delhi?

The chancery of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman is at EP 10- 11, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman?

The register lists +91-11-2688 5623, 2688 5622, and the email newdelhi@fm.gov.om.

Who is the Ambassador of Oman to India?

H.E. Mr. Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Al Shibani, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.

When is the national day of Oman?

20 November (National Day; official holidays on 20 and 21 November), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.

Does Oman have consulates in India?

Consulates or offices in Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the official website of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman?

https://www.fm.gov.om/en/missions/om-in-new-delhi-em/

Where can I find visa information for Oman?

On the official visa page: https://www.fm.gov.om/en/visitors/entry-visas/ (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://www.fm.gov.om/en/missions/om-in-new-delhi-em/ (checked 16 October 2026).

What is the latest development in India and Oman relations?

15th India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group Meeting (7 October 2026). The 15th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group was held in New Delhi on 7 October 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.