Oman and the Philippines advanced tax treaty talks and signed a visa waiver on 14 July 2025.

Officials from Oman and the Philippines met in Manila to advance negotiations on a tax treaty and an investment protection agreement (IPA) between the two countries on 14 July 2025.

According to a release from Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides also signed a visa waiver agreement and agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation during the meeting.

The treaty must undergo a process of negotiation, formal signing, and ratification in both jurisdictions before it can come into force.