Embassy of France in Muscat, Oman; address Diplomatic Area, Al Khuwair; Jami’at Al-Dowal Al Arabiya Street; P.O. Box 208 - Madinat Al Sultan Qabous, Muscat…
Head of mission: Mr. Nabil Hajlaoui, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Oman, 20 Nov 2024)
France is a premier global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. Its diverse appeal makes it particularly interesting for some Omani travelers. With 1.1 million Omanis traveling abroad each year, a portion may be inclined to explore what France has to offer.
France offers a moderate level of safety for tourists, including those from Oman. According to safety rankings, France is positioned 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In terms of overall safety, the Global Peace Index ranks France 84th out of 160 countries, compared to Oman's higher rank of 37th. When examining crime statistics, Oman has a notably lower murder rate at 0.2 per 100,000 people, while France's rate is 1.1. Additionally, the rates of female murders follow a similar trend, with Oman at 0.2 and France at 0.7. The Global Organized Crime Index highlights several areas where Oman scores better than France, particularly in mafia presence and crime networks, where Oman scores 1.0 and 5.0 respectively, compared to France's scores of 6.0 and 6.5. Overall, while France is a popular tourist destination, travelers from Oman may find it less safe than their home country based on various safety and crime metrics.