Description
The Nationality Act introduces several openings for acquiring nationality such as allowing non-Omani women widowed or divorced from Omani men, and minors born to an Omani mother and non-Omani father to apply for nationality, but it also tighten the overall rules with stricter requirements for applicants. Also, Article 5 states an Omani national must obtain permission by royal decree to hold another nationality.
Date Adopted / Created / Concluded
Thematic Area
Nationality and Statelessness
Sub-theme
Access to Citizenship
Secondary Sub-theme
Dual Nationality
Country
Oman
Policy Type
National