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Temporary closure of Philippine Embassy in Oman on March 7, 2021

The Philippine Embassy in Oman has announced the temporary closure on Sunday, for the disinfection of the premises after one of its members tested positive for COVID-19.

The advisory was published on March 6, 2021, read the full text below:

The Philippine Embassy in Oman informs the public of the temporary closure of the Embassy on Sunday, 7 March 2021, for the disinfection of the premises after one (1) of its members tested positive for COVID-19.

This precautionary measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of the general public and Philippine Embassy personnel, and allow them to undergo RT-PCR tests.
No frontline services will be provided by the Consular Section and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) on Sunday, 7 March 2021. Affected applicants of both sections with appointments for this Sunday will be re-scheduled by the respective frontline units.

The Philippine Embassy (Consular Section) will resume normal operations on Monday, 8 March 2021. POLO, however, will remain closed until Monday, 08 March.
For further questions and clarifications related to various concerns, please contact the Philippine Embassy through the following:

  • Consular Section: For concerns regarding passport, travel document, visa, notarials/authentication, civil registration, civil wedding, etc. – Office Nos.: (+968) 2460-5335/5140/5143 (from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM only, Sunday to Thursday) – Mobile: (+968) 9988-7935 (outside office hours) – Email: muscatpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph
  • Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Unit: For concerns regarding criminal cases (alleged illegal recruitment, trafficking in persons, physical or sexual abuse, theft, violation of social media laws, etc.) – Mobile No.: (+968) 9988 5073
  • Philippine Overseas Labor Office: Work-related concerns: terms of employment contract, verification of employment contract, employer-employee relations, Balik-Manggagawa or Overseas Employment Certificate, etc.
    Hotline: (+968) 9355-7931 – OFW Assistance: (+968) 7990-5211
    Emails: polomuscat@gmail.com
    oman@owwa.gov.ph (for concerns related to membership and benefits provided by the Overseas Filipino Workers Welfare Administration)

Please be guided accordingly.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE EMBASSY on 7 March 2021 (Sunday)
https://muscatpe.dfa.gov.ph/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/1207-pr-20-2021-public-advisory

Posted by Philippine Embassy in Oman on Saturday, 6 March 2021

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