Oman - Report When Lost Passport Found

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Procedure

1.) The person concerned should submit a letter to Directorate General's concerned section or the passport administration of the geographical region with a letter declaring his finding of the passport.

2.) The reported misplaced passport shall be cancelled, and a new passport shall be issued as a substitute after the end of the defined period.

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Required Documents

1.) A letter declaring the finding of the passport addressed to the Directorate General's concerned section or the passport administration of the geographical region.

2.) The misplaced passport.

Office Locations & Contacts

Royal Oman Police Directorate of Public Relation

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

For Enquiries: +968 - 24512961 (Visa Services) +968 - 24569501 (CID Services)

Eligibility

Holders of valid Omani Passport.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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 Information

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

Need for the Document

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.

A replacement passport may be issued in case of loss provided a report was filed and a certain amount of time was spent on locating the lost passport. Once found it must be submitted along with other requirements to apply for a replacement.

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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

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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

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