Oman (Sultante of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
South Africa and Oman concluded diplomatic relations in 1995.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Oman
Vacant
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy in Muscat, Oman
Omani
Representation in South Africa
H E Mr K S A R Ba’Omar
Ambassador
Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
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 Rial (OMR), divided into 1,000 Baisa. 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 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
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 website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
The South African Group in Oman (SAGO)
Mr
Richard Willshaw
Tel :
00968590577
