Muscat: The Indian Embassy in Muscat is preparing to shift its consular, passport, and visa services to a new provider, SGIVS Global Services LLC, effective from 1st July 2025.
In the first phase, all services will be offered from the Embassy's location on Jami'at Al-Dowal Al-Arabiya Street in the Diplomatic Area of Al Khuwair.
As part of the new service model, SGIVS Global Services will set up 11 specialized application centres throughout Oman, designed to improve accessibility for the Indian community and other applicants. These centres are expected to be fully operational by 15th August 2025, and will be situated in Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Ibri, Sur, Nizwa, Duqm, Ibra, Khasab, Buraimi, and Barka.
In a public notice, the Embassy remarked: “Starting from 1st July 2025, Consular Passport and Visa Services will be managed by a new service provider, SGIVS Global LLC. During the transition period, services will initially be available at the Embassy, and 11 new dedicated centres across Oman will commence operations by 15th August 2025. Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and stay informed through official updates.”
The Embassy also warned that there may be minor service interruptions during the transition and expressed gratitude to the public for their understanding and cooperation.
