U.S. Embassy Muscat

What a U.S. Embassy CAN and CANNOT do for Americans Abroad: ✅CAN replace your lost or stolen passport ✅CAN help contact your family in an emergency ✅CAN visit and make sure you are being treated fairly if arrested or detained ✅CAN issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad to document the U.S. citizenship of children born to American parents abroad ✅CAN provide a list of local attorneys and local medical providers who speak English. ❌CANNOT override local laws ❌CANNOT get you out of jail ❌CANNOT pay your personal debts Learn more at travel.state.gov/helpabroad

Oman: U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter in place guidance for all areas of Oman except Musandam and the surrounding area where a shelter in place remains due to persistent activity. If in Musandam, to the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. U.S. Embassy employees are prohibited from traveling to Masirah Island or Musandam due to the potential for travel disruptions and prohibited from traveling more than 25 kilometers offshore due to the possibility of naval activity. More at om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman – April 16, 2026 Location: Oman Event: There are changes to the Shelter in Place section. There are no changes to the Options to Depart, or Embassy Operations sections. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. New or updated information below is indicated in bold. On March 13, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government family members to leave Oman due to safety risks. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. If you choose to not take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Options to Depart · Commercial flights are currently operating out of international airports in Oman. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. Visit airline websites to find information about flight availability and to purchase tickets. Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams. Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help. Shelter in Place · U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter in place guidance for all areas of Oman except Musandam and the surrounding area where a shelter in place remains due to persistent activity. If in Musandam, to the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. · U.S. Embassy employees are prohibited from traveling to Masirah Island or Musandam due to the potential for travel disruptions and prohibited from traveling more than 25 kilometers offshore due to the possibility of naval activity. Embassy Operations · The U.S. Embassy Muscat continues to offer routine American Citizen Services, with limited immigrant visa services and emergency non-immigrant visa services. We will continue to assist you wherever you may be located across the Middle East. Our Task Force provides around-the-clock information and assistance. · Americans should contact MuscatACS@state.gov in case of emergency. Actions to Take · Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy. · Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status. · Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. · Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. · In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance. · Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. · Pay close attention to communications from local officials. · Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download. · Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers. Assistance · Dial 9999 for emergency services in Oman. · State Department Consular Affairs Call Center: 1-888-407-4747 (in United States or Canada) or 202-501-4444 (worldwide). U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman: 968-2464-3400; MuscatACS@state.gov.

The ONLY official, authorized place to renew your U.S. passport online is opr.travel.state.gov. Other websites or companies claiming to renew your passport online charge extra fees, put your personal data at risk, and may be fraudulent. No one else can legally sign and submit your online passport application for you. Even if a company has “Gov” in its name, it is not authorized to accept or process online renewal applications. Always check you are on a website ending in .gov, NOT .com, .us, or .org.

Planning a trip abroad? Start with the official Travel Advisory, not a travel blog. Travel blogs and reels can offer great tips, but they can leave out important info on security conditions, entry requirements, or health alerts. The State Department’s Travel Advisories provide the latest official information about safety and security risks for your destination. Read the advisory before you book at travel.state.gov/destination.

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.  Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions.  U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.  Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.  Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp or @TravelGov on X.  When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at travel.state.gov/destination. Read more: travel.state.gov/en/internation…

U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter in place guidance for Muscat. Embassy personnel are restricted to movement within 50 kms around U.S. Embassy Muscat. Shelter in place guidance remains for the rest of Oman due to ongoing activity. To the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. Actions to Take - Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy. - Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status. - Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. - Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. - In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance. - Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. - Pay close attention to communications from local officials. - Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download. - Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers. Assistance - Dial 9999 for emergency services in Oman. - U.S. Department of State 24/7 Task Force: call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or +1-888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada. - U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman: 968-2464-3400; MuscatACS@state.gov.

Shelter in Place. U.S. Embassy Muscat has issued a shelter in place for the country of Oman, including Muscat, due to ongoing activity. Actions to Take: · Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status. · Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. · Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. · In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance. · Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. · Pay close attention to communications from local officials. · Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy. · Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers. Assistance: · Dial 9999 for emergency services in Oman · U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman: 968 2464-3400; MuscatACS@state.gov · U.S. Department of State: call 202-501-4444 from abroad or 888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.

نقدم أطيب التهاني والتبريكات بمناسبة حلول عيد الفطر المبارك.

تهانينا وأطيب التمنيات بمناسبة عيد الفطر.

Congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Oman: We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. Commercial flights are currently operating out of international airports in Oman. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. If you choose to not take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. The U.S. Embassy Muscat continues to offer routine American Citizen Services, with limited immigrant visa services and emergency non-immigrant visa services. Americans should contact MuscatACS@state.gov in case of emergency. Read more: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Oman: We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. On March 13, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government family members to leave Oman due to safety risks. In addition to commercial departure options, the Department is coordinating transportation out of the region and may be able to provide flights or bus transportation to Americans who have completed the crisis intake form (mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake), as space is available. If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again. You can reply to the most recent email from our crisis case management system to update your case with your current plans and location so that we can send you the best departure information for your location. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. If you choose not to take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. More at: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Oman: The State Department updated the Travel Advisory for Oman to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel. Read the full advisory at: travel.state.gov/content/travel…

Oman: The State Department updated the Travel Advisory for Oman to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel. Read the full advisory at: travel.state.gov/content/travel…

Oman: U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter in place guidance for Muscat.  Embassy personnel are restricted to movement within 50 kms around U.S. Embassy Muscat.  Shelter in place guidance remains for the rest of Oman due to ongoing activity. To the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, staying away from windows and leaving only for essential items such as food, water, and medication. Americans located in Oman are encouraged to exercise increased caution and maintain situational awareness regarding falling debris, which may be present in, or near, conflict zones. U.S. Embassy Muscat has issued travel restrictions for U.S. government employees traveling beyond 50 kms around U.S. Embassy Muscat due to the risk of isolation in the event of any incidents. U.S. Embassy Muscat recommends U.S. citizen travelers avoid these areas as well. U.S. Embassy Muscat has issued travel restrictions for U.S. government employees for recreational maritime activities greater than 25 kilometers offshore, due to current risks to commercial maritime traffic and potential naval activity. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. Read more: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Shelter in Place U.S. Embassy Muscat has issued a shelter in place for all of Oman due to ongoing activity. To the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, staying away from windows and leaving only for essential items such as food, water, and medication. Americans located in Oman, but outside designated shelter in place zones are encouraged to exercise increased caution and maintain situational awareness regarding falling debris, which may be present in, or near, conflict zones. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.

Oman: U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter in place guidance for the entire country of Oman but continues to advise sheltering in place if you are located within or near Duqm or within a 100 km radius of Salalah and it is unsafe to leave. To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. Read more: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Oman: There is no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens for President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the entire Department of State. In addition to commercial departure options, please note that the Department is coordinating flights out of the region and can manifest Americans who have completed the Crisis Intake Form as space is available. We will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. Commercial flights are currently operating out of international airports in Oman. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. U.S. Embassy Muscat has issued a shelter in place if you are located within or near Duqm or within a 100 km radius of Salalah and it is unsafe to leave. To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows. Read more: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Oman: The U.S. government cares about your safety. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to share updated information so that you can make informed decisions. The U.S. government stands ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available. We are working on additional options to assist Americans to depart the Middle East. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the affected area. Commercial flights are currently operating out of international airports in Oman. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. Read more: om.usembassy.gov/security-alert…