Good Conduct Certificate in Oman
Get your Omani Good Conduct certificate from ROP - usually a one-week affair if you've lived in the country recently.
Last verified: 2026-06
Overview
Oman's police clearance certificate is called the Good Conduct (Husn Al-Seerah) certificate, issued by ROP. Employers abroad and immigration authorities routinely ask for it from anyone who has lived in Oman for 6 months or more.
Current and former residents can apply through ROP eServices. For use overseas, the certificate must then be attested by MOFA Oman and legalised by the destination country's embassy.
Documents required
- Passport and resident card (or copies, for ex-residents)
- Fingerprint card from a recognised police station (for ex-residents abroad)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Purpose of request (employer letter, immigration request, etc.)
Eligibility
- Lived in Oman for a meaningful period (typically 6 months or more)
- Hold valid identification or proof of past residence
- No active criminal proceedings
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Good Conduct certificate issuance | 10-20 OMR | Confirm current amount on ROP eServices. |
| MOFA attestation for overseas use | 10-20 OMR | Required before embassy legalisation. |
| Embassy / consulate legalisation | Varies OMR | Charged by the destination country's embassy in Oman. |
Step by step
- 1
Apply on ROP eServices
Log into ROP eServices and apply for the Good Conduct certificate. Upload passport, residence details, and purpose.
Same day · online
- 2
Provide fingerprints (if abroad)
Ex-residents abroad submit fingerprint cards taken at a local police station, accompanied by the application.
1-2 weeks · center
- 3
Pay and collect certificate
Pay the issuance fee. ROP issues the certificate digitally or for collection within a few working days.
3-10 days · either
- 4
MOFA and embassy attestation (if needed)
For use overseas, attest the certificate at MOFA Muscat and then legalise it at the destination country's embassy.
1-3 weeks · center
Processing time: 3-10 working days for issuance; an additional 1-3 weeks for attestation if needed abroad.
Common pitfalls
- Applying without specifying the country of intended use - some embassies want their name on the certificate
- Skipping MOFA attestation before going to the embassy
- Using a fingerprint card from an unauthorised office
- Expecting same-day issuance for ex-residents abroad
FAQs
Apply through ROP eServices and submit a fingerprint card taken at a recognised police station in your current country. ROP issues the certificate digitally once verified.
Most destination countries treat it as valid for 3-6 months from issuance. Apply close to when you need it.
Yes - MOFA Muscat attestation followed by the destination country embassy's legalisation is the standard chain.
Yes, with a signed authorisation. Many HR teams and Sanad offices file these applications for staff.
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