OMANI ID CARD

An ID card is to be issued for any Omani who is above fifteen (15) years of age. This will be obligatory for males and optional for females as per Article (42) of the Civil Status Law.

The ID card that the General Directorate of Civil Status issues depends on essential standards: technology of electronic transfer of the holder’s fingerprint and storing it on the electronic chip fitted on the card. This electronic chip consists of a micro-computer capable of processing data and storing it. It contains the holder’s photo and his/her fingerprint. It has been introduced by the General Directorate of Civil Status - ROP, to keep abreast of the widely used Information Technology in the developed countries, for its simple use and numerous advantages.

Required Documents to apply for an ID Card:

Issuing ID card for first time:

1. Filled in Application form.

2. Copies and original of applicant's birth certificate and passport .

3. Copies of parents' ID cards or passport.

4. Letter from the sheikh or chief of the district approved by the wali if the passport and the parents ID cards are not available.

5. One (1) personal photographs with blue background.

Renewing ID card:

• Delivering the present expired ID card.

Fess:

1. RO (5) for new issuance (for first time).

2. RO (5) for Renewing.

3. RO (10) for damaged/lost

Be aware

• While you are signing electronically on the card, you should consider the following:

  1. Hold the pen gently and press on it while writing.

  2. Sign between the two parallel lines (do not touch them or write above them).

  3. Your signature should be clear enough to appear on the card.

• During digital photography:

  1. Make sure that you are wearing your national dress (turban and dishdasha). This will enable you to get your ID card on time.

  2. Sit straight and face the camera lens.

  3. Don't wear any glasses. Otherwise, the flash will reflect on the glasses and your picture will not be clear.