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 Angola on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Special, and Service Passports signed in the city of Luanda on 18 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: 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 13 October 2026
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1670 issued on 18 October 2026.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA ON MUTUAL VISA EXEMPTION FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC, SPECIAL AND SERVICE PASSPORTS
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Angola, (hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”),
Desiring to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries;
Wishing to facilitate the travel of their nationals, holders of valid diplomatic, special and service passports into the territory of the other Party,
Recognizing that cooperation within this Agreement is based on the principles of equality and reciprocity,
Have agreed to the following:
Article 1
Objective
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 Angola.
Article 2
Application
1. The Parties shall allow nationals of the other Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1, to enter into, stay in, transit through, and exit from the territory of the other Party without a visa for a period of ninety (90) 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 longer than ninety (90) days in the territory of the other Party, must go through the necessary procedures for a visa request from the competent authorities of the other Party prior to the expiration of the ninety (90) days period.
Article 3
Validity of Passports
The passports referred to in Article 1, belonging to nationals of either Party, must be valid for a period of at least six (6) months on entry into the territory of the other Party.
Article 4
Restriction on Work Matters
1. Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1, 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, who seek employment, gainful activities, study, or any other paid activities, must obtain the appropriate visa prior to their arrival to the territory of the other Party in accordance with the laws and regulations of the receiving Party.
Article 5
Way Points
Nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports mentioned in Article 1, must enter into, transit through, and exit from the territory of the other Party through the border-crossing points open to international passenger traffic without any restriction, except for entry restrictions relating to security, customs, immigration, public health, public order, or any other provisions legally applicable to the holders of these passports.
Article 6
Exemptions
1. Each Party shall exempt nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1, being members of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organization located in the territory of the other Party, from visa requirements for the entry into, stay in, and exit from the territory of the other Party 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 provided that they are holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1.
Article 7
Refusal of Entry and Stay
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, into their respective territories, reduce their period of stay, or terminate it, where the nationals in question are considered persona non grata, 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
Respect for National Laws
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
Suspension
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 provisions of this Agreement.
2. The Party who wishes to suspend the application of this Agreement, shall notify the other Party of the suspension and specify the reasons thereof in writing, through diplomatic channels, at least thirty (30) days before the entry of this suspension into force, and shall also inform the other Party of the end of this suspension in writing through diplomatic channels, at least seven (7) days before the end of the suspension period.
3. The suspension of the application of this Agreement does not affect the legal status of the nationals of either Party, holders of any of the passports referred to in Article 1, who have already entered into the territory of the other Party.
Article 10
Loss of Passport
1. In case of loss, theft, damage, or invalidity of any of the passports referred to in Article 1 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 them with the documents that enable them 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 11
Share of Specimens
1. The Parties shall exchange specimens of the passports referred to in Article 1, through diplomatic channels, 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 paragraph 1 of this Article, the Party, whose passports have been changed, shall provide specimens of the changed passports to the other Party, through diplomatic channels, thirty (30) days prior to the entry of these changes into force.
Article 12
Dispute Resolution
The Parties shall settle any dispute arising out of the implementation or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement by consultations through diplomatic channels.
Article 13
Amendments
The Parties may amend and revise the provisions of this Agreement by mutual consent in writing through diplomatic channels.
Article 14
Entry into Force, Duration and Termination
1. This Agreement enters into force thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of the last written notification through diplomatic channels, on the fulfilment of their respective internal procedures required for that purpose.
2. This Agreement is valid for a period of five (5) years, automatically renewable for equal and successive periods of time, unless one of the Parties notifies the other Party in writing, through diplomatic channels, of its decision to terminate this Agreement. In such case, this Agreement shall be terminated after ninety (90) calendar days from the receipt of such notification by the other Party.
This Agreement is signed in Luanda on 18 September 2026 in two originals in the Arabic, English and Portuguese languages, all texts being equally authentic. In the case of discrepancy of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
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