Humanitarian Protection & Asylum — Oman

Oman does not have a formal asylumProtection granted to a person already in the US (or at a port of entry) who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. or refugee system. It is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol. There is no legal procedure to apply for asylumProtection granted to a person already in the US (or at a port of entry) who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. or refugee status. However, some limited protections exist:

• No formal asylumProtection granted to a person already in the US (or at a port of entry) who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. process: Oman does not accept asylumProtection granted to a person already in the US (or at a port of entry) who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. applications and has no refugee determination procedure.
• UNHCR: UNHCR does not maintain a full country office in Oman. Persons seeking international protection would need to contact the UNHCR regional office for guidance.
• Anti-trafficking protections: Under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law (Royal Decree No. 126 of 2008), victims of human trafficking receive temporary residence, shelter, medical care, and legal representation. Oman operates a victim support shelter. Report trafficking to the ROP (9999).
• Ad hoc protection: Oman has, on occasion, provided temporary residence to nationals of neighboring countries during conflicts. These are discretionary decisions based on bilateral relationships.
• Domestic violence support: Victims of domestic violence can contact the Ministry of Social Development for assistance regardless of immigration status.

Realistic assessment: Oman is not a destination for asylumProtection granted to a person already in the US (or at a port of entry) who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. seekers. If you are in Oman and cannot return home, contact your embassy and UNHCR for guidance on resettlement to a third country.