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Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Oman Introduces Flexible 1-3 Year Expat Residence Cards, Extends Omani ID Validity To 10 Years
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced major changes to the validity and fee structure for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards, aiming to provide greater flexibility and streamline renewal procedures for residents. Under Decision No. 78/2025, issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, Inspector-General of Police and Customs, expatriate residents can now choose from three validity options for their residence cards — one, two, or three years — with corresponding fees of 5, 10 and 15, riyals, respectively. Replacement of lost or damaged cards will incur a fee of 20 riyals. The decision also extends the validity of personal identity cards for Omani citizens from the previous term to a full 10 years, aligning it with the duration of the Omani passport. The issuance, renewal, or replacement fee for Omani ID cards remains 10 riyals. In addition to the new validity periods and fees, the amended regulations require all residence and ID card holders to renew their documents within 30 days of expiry to remain compliant with the law. 'These amendments are designed to ease administrative processes and provide residents with flexible options to suit their needs,' the ROP said in a statement. Oman is home to approximately 1.8 million expatriate workers as of June 2025, spanning the private sector (1.4 million), government (41,000), domestic (349,000), and family sectors (6,800). The changes are expected to positively impact this large and diverse population by offering more convenient and cost-effective residency management. This update comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Omani government to modernise civil status laws and improve public services in line with international standards.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 years
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced new validity options and fee structures for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards, aimed at making renewals more flexible and efficient. Under this decision, issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, expatriate residents can now choose residence cards valid for one, two, or three years, according to a Gulf News report. The corresponding fees are 5, 10, and 15 riyals. Replacing lost or damaged cards will cost 20 riyals. The decision also extends the validity of Omani personal identity cards to 10 years, matching the duration of the national passport. The issuance, renewal, or replacement fee remains 10 riyals. As per Gulf News , the ROP stated, 'These amendments are designed to ease administrative processes and provide residents with flexible options to suit their needs.' All residence and ID card holders are required to renew their documents within 30 days of expiry to remain compliant. Oman hosts around 1.8 million expatriates as of June 2025, with most employed in the private sector (1.4 million), followed by domestic workers (349,000), government employees (41,000), and those in the family sector (6,800). The updated rules are expected to benefit this large expatriate community by simplifying the residency process and reducing administrative burdens. The move is part of the government's broader efforts to modernise civil status laws and improve public services in line with international standards.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 years
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced new validity options and fee structures for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards, aimed at making renewals more flexible and this decision, issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, expatriate residents can now choose residence cards valid for one, two, or three years, according to a Gulf News report. The corresponding fees are 5, 10, and 15 riyals. Replacing lost or damaged cards will cost 20 decision also extends the validity of Omani personal identity cards to 10 years, matching the duration of the national passport. The issuance, renewal, or replacement fee remains 10 per Gulf News, the ROP stated, 'These amendments are designed to ease administrative processes and provide residents with flexible options to suit their needs.' All residence and ID card holders are required to renew their documents within 30 days of expiry to remain compliant. Oman hosts around 1.8 million expatriates as of June 2025, with most employed in the private sector (1.4 million), followed by domestic workers (349,000), government employees (41,000), and those in the family sector (6,800).The updated rules are expected to benefit this large expatriate community by simplifying the residency process and reducing administrative burdens. The move is part of the government's broader efforts to modernise civil status laws and improve public services in line with international standards.
Times of Oman
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Inspector General of Police meets officials in Tehran
Tehran: Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, today held bilateral meetings with Iranian officials as part of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meetings, Al Shraiqi discussed ways of enhancing joint cooperation in the fields of security and police matters, in addition to exchanging views about other issues of common concern.
