Oman Resident Card

Every expat who is a resident in the Sultanate of Oman should have a Bataka or resident identity card called Oman Iqama.

This electronic card contains all the essentials of its holder like Salary, Allowance, Visa status, etc. This card has many usages like skipping long queues at the airport using e-gates and acting as an electronic wallet.

It is issued for the residents, whether they are employed or not. This card you will get once you enter Oman on a valid work visa and pay the fee, medical and other documents.

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Check Status of Oman Resident Card

You can check the status of your resident card and see a lot of information that I will show you below. Just follow the below steps;

Step – 1: Go to the Official website by clicking here Sultanate of Oman Resident Card Status.

Step – 2: You will see a screen like below;

Step – 3: See if it will be in English if you follow the above link. Now fill in the Civil Number (Your Bataka Number), Passport Number, and Date of Birth.

Step – 4: Once you fill all three options, then click on ‘Search’ & you will see information like below;

Here, you will see the options like Sponsor Name, Commercial Register Number, Name, Card Status Date, Date of Birth, Basic Salary, Education, Allowance, Issue Date, Expiry Date, Nationality, Occupation, Sex, Status, Visa date, Visa number.

How to Renew Resident ID

In Oman, the Directorate General is authorized to apply the legality of the residence in the Oman Sultanate by applying the residence renewing for both public and private sectors.

Step – 1: First of going there and show them the expired ID.

Step – 2: Now, you need to pay RO 10 and may vary.

Step – 3: Sign where is instructed.

Step – 4: Now, your picture will be taken.

Step – 5: All done, and you are good to go.

Major Benefits of Civil ID Card

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