Dutch Embassy in Muscat
Embassy 
Netherlands Muscat, Oman
- Address
- Way 3017 Villa 1366, 112 Muscat
- Phone
- +968 24 60 37 19
- mus@minbuza.nl
- Website
- oman.nlembassy.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 March 2024
The Dutch embassy in Muscat stands at Way 3017 Villa 1366, 112 Muscat, in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The Netherlands requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Muscat
| Monday | 08:00–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–15:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–15:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–15:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Muscat is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–15:30. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Netherlands visa for Omani citizens
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The Netherlands requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Dutch embassy in Muscat whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,345 | 6,473 | 750 | 10.4% | 80.2% |
| 2024 | 8,692 | 7,569 | 900 | 10.6% | 85.4% |
| 2025 | 9,726 | 8,427 | 1,212 | 12.6% | 86.6% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in Muscat received 9,726 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,427. 1,212 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 12.6%. In 2024 it had been 10.6%: the rate rose by 2.0 points. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (8,692).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 10.4% (2023) to 12.6% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Oman, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 86.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Oman.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Switzerland in MuscatWay 3017, Muscat
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Embassy of South Africa in Muscatسكة 3017 1384, 112 Shatti al-Qurum
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Embassy of Turkey in Muscatسكة 3042 3270, Shatti al-Qurum
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Embassy of Thailand in MuscatVilla No. 1339, Way No. 3017, Shatti Al Qurum, P.C. 115 M.S.Q., Muscat
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Embassy of Cyprus in Muscatسكة 3021 1798, Muscat
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Embassy of Bahrain in Muscatvilla no 2421, Muscat
The Netherlands’ other missions in Oman
The Dutch embassy in Muscat is the only mission of the Netherlands in Oman on record. Oman in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Muscat
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Muscat.
Address and contact
Address: Way 3017 Villa 1366, 112 Muscat. The record for the Dutch embassy in Muscat includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Oman
Oman issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Muscat
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Muscat, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Muscat
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Muscat there are 14 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Muscat?
The Dutch embassy in Muscat is at Way 3017 Villa 1366, 112 Muscat.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Muscat?
The Dutch embassy in Muscat is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–15:30.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Muscat open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Muscat do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Omani citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Omani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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