How to obtain a police certificate

Oman

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes. However, police certificates are unavailable to Omani citizens who are married to foreigners.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Oman
You must apply in person at the following address:

Director of Criminal Investigation
P.O. Box 446
Postal Code 113
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Telephone: 00968-24569501
Online: www.rop.gov.om
Location: Al Qurum area, in front of SAPCO

You will be required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

  • a letter from your Omani sponsor (non-citizens only);
  • a completed application form;
  • a copy of your passport;
  • two photographs (4x4 cm) with a blue background; and
  • applicable fees.

If you live outside Oman
Former residents may either:

  • return to Oman to apply for the police clearance certificate in person; OR
  • send a representative to apply the police clearance certificate on their behalf; OR
  • send the request by mail.

If you are applying in person or if you assign a representative to apply on your behalf, you will need to provide the following documents:

  • a copy of your passport, including the pages containing previous residence stamps for the period you stayed in Oman;
  • in the case of a new passport, a copy of the pages which contain the bio-data information, the issue and the expiry dates;
  • two photographs (4x4 cm) with a blue background; and
  • payment of the RO 3.000 fee (subject to change).

If you are sending your request by mail, please provide:

  • a letter indicating your name and mailing address;
  • two photographs (4x4 cm) with a blue background; and
  • a copy of your passport, including the pages containing previous residence stamps for the period you stayed in Oman;
  • a transfer of funds for $12.00 US or its equivalent to the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal investigations account number 3106-453888-500, Oman Arab Bank, Qurum Branch;and
  • confirmation of the deposit.

Send your application by express mail to:

Director of Criminal Investigations,
Royal Oman Police,
P.O. Box 446,
Muscat, 113, Sultanate of Oman