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Observer
3 days ago
- Business
- Observer
SGIVS Global begins operations for Indian passport, visa services
Muscat: SGIVS Global has commenced operations at its first centre in Oman to provide consular, passport, visa, and other services at Al Raid Business Centre, Qurum. All applicants must book appointments online at The company said it plans to open branches in other parts of the country 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. Earlier, the Embassy of India in Muscat announced that its Consular, Passport, and Visa services will be handled by SGIVS Global Services, who will establish 11 new dedicated application centres across the Sultanate, including Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Ibri, Sur, Nizwa, Duqm, Ibra, Khasab, Buraimi, and Barka. Full operations at these centres are expected to commence by August 15, 2025.
Times of Oman
29-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian Embassy to open 11 new visa centres across Oman
Muscat: The Embassy of India in Muscat is set to transition its consular, passport, and visa services to a new service provider, SGIVS Global Services LLC, starting 1st July 2025. In the initial phase, all services will be delivered from the Embassy premises located on Jami'at Al-Dowal Al-Arabiya Street in the Diplomatic Area of Al Khuwair. As part of the new service framework, SGIVS Global Services will establish 11 dedicated application centres across Oman, aimed at enhancing accessibility for the Indian community and other applicants. These centres, scheduled to be fully operational by 15th August 2025, will be located in Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Ibri, Sur, Nizwa, Duqm, Ibra, Khasab, Buraimi, and Barka. In a public advisory, the Embassy stated: 'From 1st July 2025, Consular Passport and Visa Services will be provided through a new service provider, SGIVS Global LLC. During the transition phase, services will be provided at the Embassy initially and 11 new dedicated centres across Oman will open by 15th August, 2025. Applicants are advised to plan accordingly and follow official updates.' The Embassy also cautioned that minor service disruptions may occur during the transition and thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.
