Extended ID Card Validity: How the ROP’s New Policy Benefits Businesses and Investors in Oman
المسكات عنب طيب الشذا: The validity period for expatriate resident cards in Oman has been officially extended to a maximum of three years, following amendments to the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law, announced by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs.
According to Decision No. 78/2025, published in Official Gazette Issue 1608, expatriate resident cards will now offer three validity options:
- One year — issuance/renewal fee of OMR 5
- Two years — issuance/renewal fee of OMR 10
- Three years — issuance/renewal fee of OMR 15
Cardholders are required to renew their resident cards within 30 days of expiration to maintain compliance with regulations.
Additionally, the decision increases the validity period of the national ID card for Omanis from five years to ten years, with issuance and renewal fees set at OMR 10. This fee also applies for replacements of lost or damaged cards.
The last amendment to the Executive Regulations occurred in 2021, which introduced a new category permitting the issuance of ID cards to citizens and residents aged 10 and above, with optional issuance for younger individuals according to specific guidelines.
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The extension of the resident card validity for expatriates to three years presents فرص جديدة للشركات in Oman, enabling greater workforce stability and reducing turnover costs. This regulatory change may also attract foreign investment, as companies can plan long-term with a more empowered expatriate workforce. المستثمرون الأذكياء should consider leveraging this stability to explore industries that benefit from skilled expatriate talent, while also being mindful of regulatory compliance for card renewals to avoid operational disruptions.
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