We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
and the Agreement Between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Special, and Service Passports signed in the city of Salalah on 8 September 2026,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The mentioned agreement is hereby ratified in the form attached.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 22 Rabi Al-Akhir 1448
Corresponding to: 4 October 2026
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1669 issued on 11 October 2026.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC, SPECIAL AND SERVICE PASSPORTS
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, (hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”),
Considering the existing friendly relations between the two countries;
Desiring to further strengthen such relations, on reciprocal basis, by facilitating the entry of nationals of the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda into their respective countries;
Recognizing that cooperation within this Agreement is based on the principles of equality and reciprocity,
Have agreed as follows:
Article 1
The provisions of this Agreement apply to the holders of any of the following passports:
(a) Valid diplomatic, special, and service passports of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman.
(b) Valid diplomatic and service passports of the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
Article 2
1. Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports mentioned in Article 1 of this Agreement, may enter into, stay in, exit from and transit through the territory of the other Party without a visa for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of each entry.
2. Nationals of either Party, referred to in the preceding paragraph, who wish to extend their stay for a period exceeding thirty (30) days in the territory of the other Party, shall go through the necessary procedures for a visa request from the competent authorities of the other Party prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) days period.
Article 3
The passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, belonging to the nationals of either Party, must be valid for a period of at least six (6) months upon their entry into the territory of the other Party.
Article 4
1. Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1of this Agreement, must not undertake any paid-activity that requires a work permit during their stay in the territory of the other Party.
2. Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, who seek employment, gainful activities, study, or any paid activities, shall obtain an appropriate visa prior to their arrival to the territory of the other Party in accordance with the laws and regulations of that other Party.
Article 5
Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports mentioned in Article 1 of this Agreement, shall enter into, stay in, transit through, and exit from the territory of the other Party through the border-crossing points open for international traffic without any restrictions, except for entry restrictions related to national security, customs, immigration, public health, public order, or any other provisions legally applicable to the holders of these passports.
Article 6
1. Each Party shall exempt nationals of the other Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, being members of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organization located in its territory, from visa requirements for the entry into, stay in, and exit from its territory during the period of their assignment provided that they have fulfilled the necessary procedures for the assignment.
2. The exemption granted to the persons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article also applies to members of their families forming part of their household provided that they are holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement.
Article 7
1. This Agreement does not affect the right of the competent authorities of either Party to refuse entry of the nationals of the other Party, holders of any of the passports mentioned in Article 1 of this Agreement, into their respective territories, reduce their period of stay, or terminate it, where the nationals in question are considered persona non grata, or where they may present a risk to national security, public order, or public health, or where their presence within the respective territory is found to be illegal.
2. Where a national of the other Party has been affected by the provisions of this Article, the Party responsible for the aforementioned action shall notify the other Party in writing through diplomatic channels without delay.
Article 8
1. This Agreement does not exempt nationals of either Party from the obligation to respect the laws and regulations of the other Party when entering into its territory, including but not limited to the laws and regulations concerning the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners.
2. The Parties shall implement this Agreement in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in both countries.
3. This Agreement does not prejudice any obligations of the Parties arising under international agreements or any bilateral agreements concluded between the two countries.
Article 9
The Parties agree that all information, data, documents or exchanges relating to the implementation of this Agreement, which are not intended to be made public, will be treated confidentially. This confidentiality obligation remains in force throughout the term of the Agreement and after its termination, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Parties.
Article 10
1. Either Party may temporarily suspend the application of this Agreement, completely or partially, for reasons relating to national security, public order, or public health, or in case of violation of the rights provided for in this Agreement.
2. The Party who wishes to suspend this Agreement, shall notify the other Party of the suspension and specify the reasons thereof in writing, through diplomatic channels, at least seven (7) days prior to the suspension, and shall also inform the other Party of the end of this suspension in writing through diplomatic channels, at least seven (7) days prior to the end of this suspension.
3. The suspension of this Agreement does not affect the rights and legal status of the nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, who have already entered into the territory of the other Party.
Article 11
1. In case of loss, theft, damage, or invalidity of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement by a national of either Party in the territory of the other Party, the diplomatic or consular mission to which the holder of the passport in question belongs, shall provide the required documents to enable that person to return to the territory of the Party to which they are nationals of.
2. The aforementioned diplomatic or consular mission shall promptly notify the competent authorities of the other Party of such incidents through diplomatic channels.
Article 12
1. The Parties shall exchange through diplomatic channels specimens of the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, within thirty (30) days from the date of signature of this Agreement.
2. In case of introduction of any changes in the passports referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, the Party, whose passports have been changed, shall provide specimens of the new passports to the other Party, through diplomatic channels, thirty (30) days prior to the entry of these changes into force.
Article 13
The Parties shall settle any differences arising from the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Agreement amicably by consultations through diplomatic channels.
Article 14
The Parties may amend and revise the provisions of this Agreement by mutual consent in writing through diplomatic channels.
Article 15
1. This Agreement enters into force thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of the last written notification through diplomatic channels, by which the Parties notify each other of the completion of their internal procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement.
2. This Agreement remains valid for an indefinite period of time, unless one of the Parties notifies the other Party in writing, through diplomatic channels, of its decision to terminate it at least sixty (60) days before the application of this termination. In such case, this Agreement will be terminated after ninety (90) calendar days from the receipt of such notification by the other Party.
This Agreement is signed in Salalah on 26 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 H, corresponding to 8 September 2026, in two (2) originals in the Arabic and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.
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