New rule for expat families’ resident card renewal in Oman

Muscat: From Sunday, families accompanying expatriates and those who are on temporary work visa in Oman should visit Directorate General of Civil Status to renew their resident cards, Royal Oman Police (ROP) said in a notice uploaded on its official twitter handle.
As of now, there is no need for those on family joining visas to visit the Civil Status office in person to get their resident cards renewed.
In August 2015, ROP had said that they will receive applications from expatriates for the renewal of ID cards through the legally authorised persons.