Oman to Temporarily Suspend the Issuance of Resident Cards

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) on Thursday in a tweet said that it will temporarily be stopped issuing identity cards for citizens and residents during the Municipal Council elections.

“Coinciding with the date of the municipal council elections, the renewal, replacement, or issuance of lost identity cards will be stopped on Sunday, December 18, 2022, during the first phase of the polling period, and on Sunday, December 25, 2022, the second phase of the polling period,” said the Royal Oman Police.

تزامنًا مع موعد إنتخابات أعضاء المجالس البلدية سيتم إيقاف إصدار البطاقة الشخصية أو تجديدها أو استبدالها أو استخراج بدل مفقود وذلك يوم الأحد الموافق 18 ديسمبر 2022م خلال فترة الاقتراع للمواطنين الموجودين خارج سلطنة عمان، ويوم الأحد الموافق 25 ديسمبر 2022م للمواطنين داخل سلطنة عمان pic.twitter.com/0dkcnKylUG

— شرطة عُمان السلطانية (@RoyalOmanPolice) December 15, 2022

Oman Resident Card

Oman Resident Cards are identification cards issued to individuals living in Oman. They are issued by the Royal Oman Police and are used as proof of residence in the country.

The cards contain personal information about the holder, including their name, photograph, and date of birth. They are typically used to confirm the identity of individuals when they are interacting with government agencies or other organizations, such as banks or schools.

In addition to serving as identification, Oman Resident Cards may also be used to access certain services or privileges, such as voting in elections or applying for a driving license.