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  • Improved electronic visa waiver scheme to make UK travel easier from Oman

    A new version of the electronic visa waiver scheme (EVW II) will go live on Monday 23 May 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase training to Oman

    The UK will increase its short term training effort in Oman by a third this year, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-Oman Joint Working Group Statement

    Minister Tobias Ellwood and His Excellency Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi chair the ninth meeting of the UK-Oman Joint Working Group.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Oman - visit of The Lord Mayor of London

    The Lord Mayor of the City of London Jeffrey Mountevans is leading a business delegation to Oman from 28-29 March.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Muscat Amateur Theatre presents A little Bit of Shakespeare

    The British Embassy is marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits Oman

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has unveiled plans to look at developing a British presence at Oman’s major Duqm port.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Secretary of State for Defence visits Oman

    Michael Fallon's visit to the Sultanate aims at boosting the strong ties between UK and Oman.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Political solution “the best way” for peace in Yemen says UK Special Envoy

    Sir Alan Duncan comments on the crisis in Yemen

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Oman - Medical Facilities

    A list of some medical facilities in Oman

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with His Majesty the Sultan of Oman: 15 July 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to His Majesty the Sultan of Oman this evening.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Biometric residence permits (BRP)

    Changes to visa process for applicants travelling to the UK for more than 6 months

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The British Ambassador announces the re-launch of UK Chevening Scholarships

    HMA Jonathan Wilks, hosted a reception at his Residence celebrating the uniquely close friendship between UK and Oman

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with Sultan Qaboos of Oman, 3 April 2015

    The Prime Minister spoke to Sultan Qaboos of Oman on the afternoon of Friday 3 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

    The Defence Secretary met ministers in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss regional security and international co-ordination against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Defence Secretary visits Oman

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon MP visited Oman today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Statement on the incident at Stansted Airport

    British Embassy Muscat reaction to the story of two Omani girls denied entry to the UK on arrival at London Stansted airport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Mayor of London visits Oman

    The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alan Yarrow visits Oman from 21-24 January.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government