Australian consular representation in Oman
Australian Consulate in Muscat
Find current contact details, limited consular assistance and information for Australians living in or visiting Oman.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Muscat
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Muscat.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate in advance to confirm availability and whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Muscat?
The Australian Honorary Consulate is located in the United Towers Building in Ghala, behind the Centara Hotel in Muscat.
Contact first: this is an honorary consular post rather than a full-service Australian embassy. Confirm arrangements before travelling to the office.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Muscat
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Muscat to provide a local consular presence for Australians in Oman.
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. It does not replace the Australian Embassy responsible for Oman and should not be treated as a full-service passport, notarial or visa office.
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is formally accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and has full responsibility for Australia’s bilateral relationship with Oman, including consular matters.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial assistance
The Australian Consulate in Muscat provides limited local consular assistance. Passport and notarial enquiries for Oman are handled by the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Oman.
Passport services
For Australian passport enquiries and current application arrangements, contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh. The Embassy is the professional Australian mission responsible for Oman.
Notarial services
Australian notarial enquiries for Oman should be directed to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh, where passport interviews and notarial services are provided by appointment.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Australian Embassy in Riyadh does not process Australian visa, immigration or citizenship applications. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments and service arrangements
Contact the Australian Honorary Consulate before visiting. Current official information confirms a Sunday-to-Thursday working week but does not publish regular public counter hours for the Muscat office.
Consular assistance in Muscat
Contact the Honorary Consulate directly and explain the assistance you require. The office can advise whether your matter can be handled locally or should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Passport and notarial appointments
Passport interviews and notarial services at the Australian Embassy in Riyadh are offered by appointment only. Contact the Embassy before making travel arrangements.
Plan ahead: do not travel to the Honorary Consulate assuming that a passport or notarial service can be completed there. Official Australian travel advice directs passport and notarial enquiries for Oman to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Oman
The Honorary Consulate provides Australia’s local consular presence in Muscat, while the Australian Embassy in Riyadh has formal responsibility for Oman.
Australian Consulate in Muscat
The Honorary Consulate provides limited local consular assistance to Australians in Oman.
Australian Embassy in Riyadh
The Australian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is formally accredited to Oman and has full responsibility for consular matters, including passport and notarial enquiries.
Important: the Australian Embassy in Riyadh does not have direct access to Omani police stations, prisons, hospitals or other government services. Formal access may need to be requested through Omani authorities, which can affect how quickly assistance can be provided.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether your matter can be handled in Muscat.
Contact before attending
The working week is Sunday to Thursday, but current official information does not publish specific public counter hours. Confirm availability before visiting.
Explain what you need
Tell the Honorary Consulate whether you require consular, passport or other assistance so you can be directed to the appropriate Australian office.
Use Riyadh when required
For passport and notarial enquiries and broader Australian consular assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Riyadh.
Australian Embassy in Riyadh: for consular assistance, contact the Embassy on +966 11 250 0900. Passport and notarial enquiries can be directed to +966 11 250 0990 or +966 11 250 0993.
Emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Muscat
Does Australia have a consulate in Oman?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Muscat that provides limited consular assistance.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Muscat?
The Honorary Consulate is located behind the Centara Hotel in the United Towers Building, Way No. 5007, Compound No. 250, Ghala, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +968 2476 3350 or email ausconsul-oman@usoman.com.
What services does the Australian Consulate in Muscat provide?
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Contact the office before visiting to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Muscat?
Official Australian travel advice directs passport enquiries for Oman to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh. Contact the Embassy to confirm the current application procedure before making travel arrangements.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
Notarial enquiries for Oman should be directed to the Australian Embassy in Riyadh. Notarial services at the Embassy are provided by appointment.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Oman?
The Australian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is formally accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and has responsibility for Australian consular matters in the country.
What is the working week of the Consulate?
The published working week is Sunday to Thursday. Contact the Honorary Consulate to confirm current visiting arrangements before attending.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Muscat on +968 2476 3350 or the Australian Embassy in Riyadh on +966 11 250 0900. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.