Oman - Apply for Substitution Passport

ProcedureEdit

1.) Bring along all the required documents.

2.) Submit two (2) photographs sized 4 x 6 with front view of the face against blue background in the national dress (Dishdasha and Turban) for males, children below the age of (15) fifteen years old are exempted from wearing the Turban and the Dishdasha. The name of the applicant must be written on the backside of the photograph.

3.) The passport holder must be present along with his identity card; or he may elect a relative to represent him.

4.) In case the passport holder (males) reaches the age of 15 (fifteen) years, he must first obtain the identity card and present its copy.

Required DocumentsEdit

1.) Original passport

2.) Two (2) photographs sized 4 x 6 with front view of the face against blue background in the national dress (Dishdasha and Turban) for males, children below the age of (15) fifteen years old are exempted from wearing the Turban and the Dishdasha. The name of the applicant must be written on the backside of the photograph.

3.) Passport holder's identity card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Royal Oman Police Directorate of Public Relation

Phone: +968 - 24569392 Fax: +968 - 24562708

For Enquiries: +968 - 24512961 (Visa Services)

EligibilityEdit

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FeesEdit

(5) five Omani Riyals for applicants below (18) eighteen years, and

(10) ten Omani Riyals for applicants above this age.

ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

The Directorate of General Passports and Residence carry out all works relating to passports, identity cards, visas, residence permits, and road permits etc. It provides its services at airports, sea ports and border posts as well as from its main office at the ROP Force Headquarters and the regional sections.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A passport is a document that certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad, it is issued by the national government. This document contains informations about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.

Being in possession of a passport does not in itself entitle the holder entry into another country, nor consular protection while abroad nor any other privileges. However, it does normally allows the passport holder to return to the country where the passport was issued. Rights to consular protection arises from international treaties, while the holder's return to the issuing country depends on the laws prevailing in that country.

Information which might helpEdit

Opening Hours

Directorate General of Passports & Residence

Saturday to Tuesday from 07:30 to 22:00 hours

Wednesday from 07:30 to 14:00 hours

External LinksEdit

Sultanate of Oman Website http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_pr.asp

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