Oman and Pakistan Sign Visa Exemption Agreement

On 14 October 2026, Oman and Pakistan formalized a visa exemption agreement aimed at facilitating easier movement for passport holders from both nations under specific conditions. The signing occurred at the Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in attendance.

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi signed on behalf of Oman, while Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan. The agreement is limited to holders of diplomatic, special, service, and official passports, excluding ordinary passport holders traveling for tourism or work.

In addition to the visa deal, four memoranda of understanding were signed, focusing on cooperation in telecommunications and information technology, radio and broadcasting, news exchange, and collaboration between the National Records and Archives Authorities of both countries. These agreements reflect a commitment to enhancing institutional ties and fostering broader partnerships in key sectors.