Oman - Lost Or Misplacement of Foreign Passport
ProcedureEdit
- The foreigner residing in the Sultanate under the sponsorship of the public sector:
1.) Fill up the form related to the lost or misplacement of the passport with endorsement from the sponsor.
2.) Submit a copy of the misplaced foreign passport or a copy of the resident's identity card and two photographs.
3.) A letter from the sponsor reporting the passport's misplacement must also be submitted.
- The foreigner residing in the Sultanate under the sponsorship of the private sector:
1.) The sponsor (the company or establishment's owner) or their representative, and the sponsored person must report personally to the proper authority.
2.) The form related to the foreign passport's misplacement must be filled up and endorsed by the sponsor.
3.) Submit a copy of the misplaced foreign passport or a copy of the resident's identity card and two photographs.
4.) A letter from the sponsor informing about the sponsored person's foreign passport misplacement, along with a copy of the company or the establishment's authorised signatory, and the valid commercial registration must also be submitted.
- The foreigner residing in the Sultanate under personal sponsorship Employment or visit:
1.) The form related to the foreign passport's misplacement must be filled up and endorsed by the sponsor.
2.) A copy of the misplaced foreign passport or a copy of the resident's identity card and two photographs must be submitted.
- Foreigners arriving to the Sultanate with sponsored or non-sponsored tourist visas:
1.) The concerned person must report personally to the proper authority, he must fill up the related form related to the foreign passport's misplacement, endorsed by the concerned person or the sponsor.
2.) He must submit a letter from the misplaced passport holder declaring the misplacement of his passport along with a copy of the misplaced passport and two photographs.
- How the service is processed
1.) The sponsor or his representative is given a letter for placing the advertisement in the newspapers. The published advertisement must be submitted by the sponsor along with other required documents.
2.) The applicant of this service will be notified to contact the Administrative and Financial Affairs department to the pay the fees.
3.) A letter will be issued to the applicant to be presented at his Embassy to get a new passport.
Required DocumentsEdit
1.) A completed Notification Form.
2.) A copy of the lost passport.
3.) A letter from the sponsor.
4.) A letter from the Commercial Register.
5.) A copy of the signatory specimen.
6.) A copy of the resident's identity card and two photographs.
7.) The advertisement in the newspaper (English and Arabic)
8.) A letter of authorization from the sponsor in case he could not attend.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Royal Oman Police Directorate of Public Relation
Phone: +968 - 24569392 Fax: +968 - 24562708
For Enquiries: +968 - 24512961 (Visa Services) +968 - 24569501 (CID Services)
EligibilityEdit
Residents and Visitors may avail of this service.
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InstructionsEdit
All works relating to passports, identity cards, visas, residence permits, and road permits etc. are carried out by the Directorate General of Passports and Residence.
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Need for the DocumentEdit
A passport is a document, issued by the national government. It certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad. It contains informations about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.
Possessing 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.
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External LinksEdit
Sultanate of Oman Website http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_pr.asp
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