Attesting Omani Documents (FAQs)

Yes - Oman is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Omani documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When Omani documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

For further information about Apostille certification in Oman, see:
Oman Apostille Services

Official documents that can be legalized in Oman with an Apostille stamp include birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, criminal record and police certificates, company registration and tax documents, court documents, university and academic diplomas, certificates signed by registered doctors etc., documents issued by government authorities. Other documents may require prior certification by a notary or other authority.

Documents required for submission to countries which have not acceded to the Apostille Convention will require additional attestation by the embassy of the recipient country.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Oman, please Contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Omani apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Omani documents, see:
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An Omani Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Oman and confirms the capacity of that official.

Omani Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Omani document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Oman (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention

For more information on Apostilles, see:
The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)

Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Omani document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Omani birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.

Legalizing a document in Oman certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Oman and confirms the capacity of that official.

• Because Oman is a member of the Apostille Convention, Omani documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the Hague Apostille Convention
• If an Omani document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Omani authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Oman or non-resident embassy accredited to Oman).
  See: Document legalization - Wikipedia

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To obtain a replacement copy of a damaged/lost birth certificate, apply to the nearest Department of Passports and Civil Status.

Oman police clearance certificates can be obtained online. Applicants from abroad will need to provide the last passport used to enter Oman and their civil number for their period of residence in Oman. The clearance certificate is issued digitally through the Royal Oman Police website.
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