- Francois Carpentier
Coming with my family wasn't easy at the beginning, but thanks to the local scouts we received some excellent advice.
InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Oman
Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Oman? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the peninsula of Musandam?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Oman or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Oman offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swiss expats in Oman, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.
Meet other Swiss at our events in Oman
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Swiss at our events?
Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Swiss in Oman
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Swiss to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Oman from Swiss Expats
Of course, expat living in Oman is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Omani way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in Oman, residing in Muscat, Sohar, Haima and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in Muscat.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Omani InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in Oman.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Oman Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in Sohar.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Oman to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.
From the peninsula of Musandam to the Al Hajar Mountains, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Oman.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Oman
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Oman. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Omani khawa, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Muscat’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the oasis town at Fort Bahla as well as other beautiful landmarks in Oman.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Oman!
- Francois Carpentier
Coming with my family wasn't easy at the beginning, but thanks to the local scouts we received some excellent advice.
- Marielle Depois
I will never forget the great support provided the InterNations Ambassador in Muscat when I came to Oman as an expat woman on my own.
