Passport renewal Oman for Omani citizens runs through the Royal Oman Police (ROP) e-service portal, and an April 2026 guide lists a fee of 10 OMR for adults and 5 OMR for applicants under 18. The guide says adult passports are typically valid for 10 years, standard renewal takes a few working days after approval, and an emergency counter at Muscat Airport may issue a passport the same day for travelers with under six months of validity and a confirmed ticket.
If you’re researching passport renewal Oman, first decide which passport you hold. The ROP renews Omani passports. Foreign residents renew their home-country passports at their own embassies, and each embassy sets its own fee and timeline. This guide covers both groups, using what the available sources say and flagging where they are thin. It draws on an Oman Visa Check guide published and last modified 28 April 2026, a Cyril Jarnias expat guide published 28 January 2026 and an ARY News report from 21 April 2026 on Pakistan embassy fees in Oman. The ROP e-passport page blocked automated access, and the first two sources say they aren’t affiliated with the government, so this is a secondary-source overview, not an official summary. Confirm every fee and step with the ROP before you act. For how renewal works in the United States, see our passport renewal guide.
How Does Passport Renewal Oman Work Online?
Log in to the ROP e-service portal with your civil ID, choose Renew Omani Passport, upload documents, pay and track. Oman Visa Check lists six steps for citizens inside Oman.
- Log in to the ROP e-service portal with e-authentication, using your civil ID.
- Select the “Renew Omani Passport” service.
- Complete the form with personal, passport and contact details.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay the fees online.
- Submit the application and track it with the reference number you receive.
The guide covers ordinary passports for adults and minors, and not official or diplomatic ones. For citizens abroad, it says to apply through the nearest Omani embassy or consulate, submit the passport and supporting documents, pay a fee that may vary by country, and collect the passport or have it delivered.
Jarnias adds a caution. Online services can save time, but originals must still be presented at a uniformed center to complete the procedure. The two guides don’t fully agree on whether a scanned copy is enough, so bring the original passport and your civil ID in case the officer asks for them.
Which Documents Do You Need?
Your current passport, a valid civil ID and a digital photo if requested. Oman Visa Check lists those, plus guardian presence or consent for minors and a police report or affidavit for lost or damaged passports.
Jarnias gives a different set for the in-person route.
- Under 18: the child or guardian in person, birth certificate, existing passports and photos.
- 18 and over: personal appearance, birth certificate, old passports and photos.
- Renewal: the original expired or soon-to-expire passport.
- Males aged 15 and over: an Omani ID card, with a copy for a 15-year-old.
The lists overlap on the old passport and photos. They differ on the birth certificate, which Jarnias requires and Oman Visa Check does not mention for adults. Bring a copy anyway, since asking for it at the counter costs more time than carrying it.
What Photo Do You Need?
A color photo of 4 by 6 cm (about 1.6 by 2.4 inches), front view, with a blue background and no shadows. Jarnias gives that specification. It adds that men wear national dress and that the applicant’s name is written on the back of printed photos. Oman Visa Check refers to a digital photo “if requested” and gives no size, so for online uploads check the portal’s own instructions.
How Much Does Passport Renewal Oman Cost?
10 OMR for applicants aged 18 and over and 5 OMR for those under 18. Oman Visa Check lists those renewal fees. Jarnias lists the same amounts for a first passport, gives the under-18 renewal fee as 5 OMR and says the adult renewal fee is not stated.
The two sources therefore agree on the child fee and agree with each other on the adult figure only for a first passport. Treat 10 OMR as the working number for an adult renewal, and confirm it on the portal before you pay. Oman Visa Check says fees abroad may vary by country.
What Does the Cost per Year Work Out To?
An adult 10-year passport at 10 OMR costs 1 OMR per year. The arithmetic is 10 OMR divided by 10. A family of two adults and two children pays 30 OMR in total (10 OMR twice and 5 OMR twice), if every renewal follows the fee list above. Jarnias doesn’t state the validity of a standard Omani passport, and Oman Visa Check says adult passports are “typically” valid for 10 years. The sources don’t give a validity period for children’s passports, so the per-year figure for a child can’t be calculated.
How Long Does Renewal Take?
A few working days after approval for the standard route. Oman Visa Check says times vary with demand and document completeness. Jarnias gives no Omani processing time and lists processing times only for other nationalities. The sources therefore don’t allow a firm deadline, so file at least a month before any trip.
Is There an Emergency Service at Muscat Airport?
Yes, for travelers with under six months of passport validity, a confirmed flight ticket and supporting documents. Oman Visa Check says the airport counter may issue the new passport the same day if every condition is met, and states that the service doesn’t replace the normal process. Jarnias confirms that passports with under six months of validity qualify for the emergency renewal service at Muscat Airport, and that having under six months of validity can block exit or boarding.
Neither source gives the emergency fee, the counter’s opening hours or the list of supporting documents. A citizen who finds an expiring passport on the day of departure should call the ROP before driving to the airport, since the conditions apply and approval isn’t automatic.
What If the Passport Is Lost or Damaged?
Report the loss and bring a police report or affidavit. Oman Visa Check lists a police report or affidavit plus any additional documents for lost or damaged passports. Neither source gives a replacement fee. Jarnias mentions a “pass passport” issued abroad, valid for six months for a single entry, without describing the fee or the conditions.
What Should Foreign Residents Do?
Renew at your own embassy in Muscat. Oman’s ROP issues Omani passports only. As an example, ARY News reported on 21 April 2026 that the Pakistan embassy in Oman set new fees from 1 May 2026.
That table is an example of how embassy fees work, not a rule for other nationalities. The urgent service for the 5-year passport costs 7 OMR more than the normal fee, which is about 58 percent more (7 divided by 12). Other countries set their own fees and processing times, so check your embassy’s website or call it. The sources don’t say whether Oman requires foreign residents to report a new passport number to the ROP, so ask your employer or the ROP whether your residency record needs updating after renewal.
How Do the Three Routes Compare?
Online is the default, the airport counter is for emergencies and an embassy is for citizens abroad. The table sums up what the sources say.
Choose the portal when you have a month or more. Choose the airport counter only when the departure date is fixed and the passport is already inside the six-month window. Choose the embassy when you live outside Oman, and ask for the local-currency fee and the delivery options in writing.
How Reliable Are the Sources?
They are private guides, and neither claims to speak for the ROP. Oman Visa Check says it isn’t affiliated with any official website and urges readers to confirm fees, forms and procedures with the ROP. Jarnias is a private expat guide, and its Omani section leaves the adult renewal fee and the validity period blank. A third guide, from GCC Visa Guide, returned a hosting suspension notice, so it could not be used. The ARY News report is a news item about a foreign embassy and says nothing about Omani passports.
That mix explains why this article avoids firm claims on processing time and emergency fees. A reader who needs exact figures should call the ROP or use the e-service portal, which shows the fee before payment.
What Should You Ask the ROP Before You File?
Ask about the adult fee, the validity of the new passport and the emergency documents. Four questions cover the gaps.
- What is the exact fee for an adult renewal, and does it differ between the portal and the counter?
- How many years will the new passport be valid for, for adults and for children?
- Which supporting documents does the airport counter require, and what does it charge?
- Does the birth certificate still have to be presented, or does the civil ID replace it?
Write down the answers with the date, because the sources in this article are from 2026 and the rules can change without notice.
How Early Should You Renew?
Renew before the passport has less than six months of validity. Oman Visa Check notes that many countries require at least six months of remaining validity, and Jarnias says less than six months can block exit or boarding. A traveler whose passport expires on 30 June should start renewing by about 31 December to avoid the emergency route.
Which Mistakes Delay Passport Renewal Oman?
Waiting until validity drops under six months and relying on unconfirmed fees cause most delays. Check each point first.
- Treating a private guide as official and skipping the ROP check.
- Applying with an expired civil ID.
- Leaving the birth certificate at home.
- Forgetting the Omani ID card for males aged 15 and over.
- Using a photo with shadows or the wrong background.
- Relying on the airport counter without a confirmed ticket.
- Expecting an Omani processing time that the sources don’t give.
- Assuming the ROP renews foreign passports.
FAQs
How much does passport renewal Oman cost?
10 OMR for adults and 5 OMR for applicants under 18, according to Oman Visa Check. Confirm with the ROP.
How long is an Omani passport valid?
Adult passports are typically valid for 10 years, according to Oman Visa Check. Jarnias states no validity.
Can I renew an Omani passport online?
Yes, through the ROP e-service portal with your civil ID. Originals may still be checked in person.
Is there a same-day service?
Possibly at Muscat Airport, for travelers with under six months of validity and a confirmed ticket, according to Oman Visa Check.
Can expats renew their passport at the ROP?
No. The ROP issues Omani passports. Expats renew at their own embassies, which set their own fees.
What photo do I need?
A color photo, 4 by 6 cm, with a blue background and no shadows, according to Jarnias.
Conclusion
Passport renewal Oman for citizens runs through the ROP e-service portal at about 10 OMR for adults and 5 OMR for minors, with a possible same-day counter at Muscat Airport for urgent travel. Foreign residents renew at their own embassies, and the Pakistan embassy example shows fees from 12 OMR.
