SGIVS Global starts operations for Indian passport, visa services in Oman
The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Indian ambassador G V Srinivas on Sunday.
The company said it plans to open branches in other parts of Oman to offer easy access to passport and visa services.
In Oman, SGIVS will offer visa Services (Tourist, Business, Entry, etc.), Indian Passport Services (reissue, new passport), Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, surrender certificate services, attestation services, police clearance certificate, and apostille services.
All applicants are requested to book appointments online at https://sgivsglobal-oman.com.
Earlier, the Embassy of India in Muscat had announced that its Consular, Passport, and Visa services will be handled by SGIVS Global Services, which will establish 11 new application centres across the Sultanate, including Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Ibri, Sur, Nizwa, Duqm, Ibra, Khasab, Buraimi, and Barka.
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