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Observer
2 days ago
- Politics
- Observer
ROP extends ID card validity of citizens, expatriates
Muscat: The validity period of the resident card for expatriates in Oman has been officially extended to a maximum of three years, following amendments to the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs. As per Decision No. 78/2025, published in the Official Gazette (Issue 1608), expatriate resident cards will now have three validity options: One year – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 5 Two years – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 10 Three years – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 15 Cardholders must renew their resident card within 30 days of its expiry to remain compliant with regulations. The decision also extends the validity of the national ID card for Omanis from five years to ten years, with issuance and renewal fees set at OMR 10, and the same fee applying for lost or damaged card replacements. The last amendment to the Executive Regulations was in 2021, when a new category was added allowing the issuance of ID cards to citizens and residents from the age of 10, with optional issuance for those under that age based on specific guidelines.
Gulf Business
11-08-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Oman extends resident card validity: What expats need to know
Image credit: Getty Images The Read- According to Decision No. 78/2025, issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, and published in the Official Gazette (Issue 1608), expatriate resident cards can now be issued or renewed with the following options: one year for OMR 5, two years for OMR 10, and three years for OMR15, Cardholders are required to renew their resident cards within 30 days of expiry to remain in compliance with national regulations. In a related move, the validity of national ID cards for Omani citizens has also been extended, from five years to ten years. The issuance and renewal fee for the Omani ID card is set at OMR10, which also applies to replacements for lost or damaged cards. The last update to the Executive Regulations came in 2021, when ID card eligibility was expanded to include residents and citizens from the age of 10, with optional issuance available for younger children based on specific conditions.
