Embassy of Italy in Muscat, Oman; address Way 3034, House n. 2697, Muscat; phone +96824693727. Head of mission: Mr. Pierluigi D'Elia.
Head of mission: Mr. Pierluigi D'Elia, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Italy is an appealing destination for some Omani travelers due to its rich history and culture. With millions of tourists each year, its famous cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence attract global visitors. Given that 1.1 million Omanis travel abroad annually, a portion may find Italy particularly interesting to explore.
Italy is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Oman. According to the Global Peace Index, Italy ranks 33rd out of 160 countries, while Oman is slightly higher at 37th. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Italy ranks 34th among 40 European countries, although specific data for Oman is not available. When examining crime rates, Oman has a lower murder rate at 0.2 per 100,000 people compared to Italy's 0.5. Female murder rates are also lower in Oman (0.2) than in Italy (0.4). However, organized crime is more prevalent in Italy, with a mafia index of 9.0 (1 being the best) compared to Oman's score of 1.0. Other crime indices indicate that while Oman has a lower presence of organized crime, Italy has a more developed legal framework to address these issues. Overall, while Italy has some challenges related to organized crime, it remains a safe destination for tourists, including those from Oman. Travelers are advised to exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.