MUSCAT: Omani citizens and expatriates must get identity and residency card for their children once they turn 10 as it is mandatory under the amended Civil Status Law in the country.

On Sunday, Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shraiqi, Inspector-General of Police and Customs, issued a decision to amend the executive regulations of the Civil Status Law.

According to the decision, identity card and residency card must be obtained within 30 days from the date person reaches the age of 10 years for both Omanis and expats. “This also applies to expats who enter into the Sultanate if his age is more than ten years,” the decision stated.

According to the decision, a fine of up to OMR 5 will be imposed for each month in the event that an ID card is not issued for a person over 10 years old.