Oman
Posted Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 04:19
Source: http://www.civilstatus.gov.om/english/services_IDCard.asp
Card Name:
Omani ID Card
Date Issued:
2006
Issuing Agency:
Department for Civil Affairs of Police and Customs
Voluntary or Mandatory:
Mandatory Information on the Card:
Photo
Name
Address
Fingerprint
Biometric Technology on the Card:
Photo, Signature
Card Purpose:
Government Services
Travel
Corporate Involvement:
Gemalto
Additional Information:
An ID card is to be issued for any Omani who is above fifteen (15) years of
age. This will be obligatory for males and optional for females as per
Article (42) of the Civil Status Law.
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