Omani Passport Photo (captured at the ROP service centre; ICAO 35 x 45 mm reference): size and requirements
The Omani Passport Photo size is 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches). Not stated; white is our rendering choice for the reference frame; head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height. Last verified 2026-10-10 against Royal Oman Police, Directorate General of Civil Status and Passports, 'Omani Passport Issuance Service', with ICAO Doc 9303.
For an Omani passport (new or renewal) requested electronically through the Royal Oman Police portal and completed in person at a Civil Status and Passport service centre, by Omani citizens and, through a guardian, their children. The ROP page lists no photograph, so this page is a reference only. Not for the Omani ID card, an Oman e-visa or a driving licence.
The ROP page lists no photo and requires you at the service centre, where the image is taken. See all Oman documents.
Requirements at a glance
- Size
- 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches)
- Head height
- Head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height (The presence of the applicant in Omani uniform is required if 15 years or older. (no photograph is listed; ICAO Doc 9303 35 x 45 mm and crown-to-chin 70 to 80 per cent shown for reference))
- Background
- not stated; white is our rendering choice for the reference frame
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
- Glasses
- Allowed without glare or tint
- Head covering
- Allowed
- We deliver
- 413 x 531 px (300 DPI), plus a 4 x 6 inch print sheet
What trips people up
- CheckNo photo is listed: the ROP page covers terms, procedures and fees and never names a photograph. The applicant attends the service centre ('The presence of the applicant in Omani uniform is required if 15 years or older.'), which is where we infer the image is captured; the page does not say so in words.
- CheckOmani uniform: applicants aged 15 and over must appear in national dress for issuance and renewal, so expect the traditional dishdasha and headwear in the picture; our headCovering value follows that.
- CheckElectronic request first: 'This service allows requesting Omani passport issuance electronically (new or renew), as well as viewing previous transactions.' You need an activated e-authentication (PKI) and a valid ID card, and must be in Oman.
- CheckChildren: 'The presence of the applicant's guardian at the service center is required if applicant is under 18 years old.' and the request is filed by the father as first-degree guardian; if the guardian is deceased or abroad, the request goes through a service centre.
- CheckFees: the page lists '5' for those aged 18 and under and '10' for those over 18, without a currency symbol.
- CheckThe 35 x 45 mm frame and 70-80 % head here are the ICAO Doc 9303 reference, flagged as such; ask the service centre before printing anything.
Source and verification
No national rule published; ICAO 9303 standard applies. Last checked 2026-10-10 (archived copy dated 2024-09-12) at Royal Oman Police, Directorate General of Civil Status and Passports, 'Omani Passport Issuance Service', with ICAO Doc 9303.
This service allows requesting Omani passport issuance electronically (new or renew), as well as viewing previous transactions.
The presence of the applicant in Omani uniform is required if 15 years or older.
The presence of the applicant's guardian at the service center is required if applicant is under 18 years old.
Applying person has to be present in the Sultanate of Oman.
Submitted portraits should be 45.0 mm x 35.0 mm (1.77 in x 1.38 in) in dimension.
The crown-to-chin portion of the facial image shall be 70 to 80 per cent of the longest dimension defined for Zone V, maintaining the aspect ratio between the crown-to-chin and ear-to-ear details of the face of the holder.
We are an independent service, not a government website. Applying for a passport or visa is done with your government; we only prepare the photo.
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