According to a recent development in Oman, citizens will no longer worry about renewing their IDs every five years. And we say so, because authorities have now announced that they are extending the validity of the identity documents for 10 years. Yes, this means the Omani ID will not be valid for up to 10 years, and here’s all you need to know about this development from the Sultanate.
Omani IDs To Be Valid For Up To 10 Years
As revealed by the Inspector General of Police and Customs in the Sultanate, Omani IDs will now be valid for up to 10 years. In fact, a report by Khaleej Times also mentioned that the fee set for the national ID card is OMR10. Not to mention, OMR10 is also for showing or replacement of the national ID card in case it is lost or damaged.
Usable For A Variety Government Services
At this point, it should be noted that Omani ID cards can now be used as a valid type of identification. This is usable for a variety of government and private sector services. As a result, the use of an ID card eliminates the need to present multiple documents. Not to mention, saving the time and efforts of the citizens, the validity of the Omani ID card and passport has been increased to 10 years.
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No Need To Renew The Document Frequently
So with the change, Omani citizens will no longer have to renew their important documents frequently. As a result, this will also reduce the administrative procedures and the cost for individuals and the government agencies alike. The important move comes as part of the concerted effort to enhance public services. With the aim of improving convenience for citizens, this move was taken. Not to mention, it also aligns with the best practices in document issuance and management internationally.
With the new decision in place, you will no longer have to update your Omani ID every five years. Go ahead and share this big development with your buddies, and we are sure they will also want to know about it.
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