Permit to Export of Rocks and Hydrocarbon Samples and Accompanying Liquids

Ministry of Energy and Minerals / Department of Petroleum Exploration Operations

  • Importers & Exporters.

  • The exporting company is a franchise company in the Sultanate.
  • Permits are valid for the analysis / project period.
  • Retrieving samples after completion if any.
  • The exporting company is responsible for the safety and security of samples.
  • The Ministry shall bear no costs.

  • Letter of approval from the company or department official.
  • A copy of the company's letter of forwarding to the shipping companies.
  • A short copy of the study proposal or purpose.

  • Approval of the permits shall be within two hours of the application, during the official working hours and for seven days a week (All days).
  • Release of Shipment round the clock, non-stop 24 hours; i.e. the release of the shipment submitted shall be within two hours of submitting the goods for the inspection of the relevant authority.