Arabic Endorsement
You may apply for this service in case:
- When a person has no Surname and wishes to split his "Given Name" as "Given Name" and "Surname".
- Addition of "Surname" where a person previously only had "Given Name".
Important Points:
- Know your correct jurisdiction before applying, and ensure you apply at the correct Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). For more details, refer to the "How to Apply" section or "Jurisdiction" section.
- Applicants are required to submit a recent copy of Address Proof along with the passport application.
- Consular surcharge of OMR 2 shall be levied on all passport services and must be paid along with passport fee and service fee, as specified in the fee details section
- Processing of a completed passport application may take up to seven weeks. Applicants will receive periodic SMS alerts during different stages of the application process. Applicants are advised to use the "Track Application" page to know the current status of the application process.
- Tatkal facility is not available at Indian Embassy and Consulates.
- Applicants coming to the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) for application submission must have a prior appointment, and must visit the ICAC at the designated date and time only, as per the appointment letter. Applicants coming in without an appointment will not be entertained.
- Fees submission at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) can be made through cash.
- Applicants availing the Postal Service must include the proof of payment along with other documents, as per the checklist.
- Applicants must ensure that they have all the supporting documents, as mentioned in the "Documents Checklist" section. Incomplete applications will not be accepted at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC)
Follow the below steps in order to apply
- Create an account (Register yourself) on SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
- Fill the online application form on Govt of India's web portal (Indian Citizenship Online Portal). Please note that the form can be filled only online, and no further modifications are possible. Thus, filing of wrong and incorrect detail may cause rejection / cancellation of application at any stage.
- Book your appointment online at SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the SGIVS ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
- Ensure that you have all documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
- Visit the SGIVS ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter.
- Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Submit your application and deposit your fees at SGIVS ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
- Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your processed document delivered to your doorstep!
- While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.
- Please Note:
- Applicant needs to submit a copy (FORM XXII) in PDF format at SGIVS ICAC in person. Applicant's details must be vouched by another Indian national on Form XXII who is not a family member of the applicant. Copy of witness’ passport must be provided and presence of witness is not mandatory.
- Signing of form XXII and submission of the application must be done in person at SGIVS ICAC
- In case applicant’s last Indian passport is with Oman authorities, the applicant should contact the concerned Oman authorities to provide the applicant with their passport. If the same had been forwarded to the Embassy or an Indian Consulate, the respective Indian Embassy should be contacted to get back the last Indian passport. The Applicant has to submit physical copy of their passport along with the above mentioned two documents.
You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.
How to apply at a glance
1
Register on our Website
Register on our Website
2
Read our application instructions carefully,
and complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
Read our application instructions carefully,
and complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
3
Schedule Appointment
Schedule Appointment
4
Visit SGIVS ICAC at your scheduled date &
time.
Visit SGIVS ICAC at your scheduled date &
time.
5
Submit Application & deposit Fees.
Submit Application & deposit Fees.
6
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
7
Collect your processed document(s).
Collect your processed document(s).
Document Checklist
- Current Passport in original with photocopy of the first, last, and address page and any other endorsement pages and existing visa / visa page with additional booklets, if any, also to be produced.
- Photocopy of valid ID card / residence card (Original to be produced for verification).
- Print and enclose a duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
Fees Details
| Service | Fee | ICWF Fee | SGIVS Service Fee | Total Fee |
| Arabic Endorsement | OMR 9.500 | OMR 0.800 | OMR 6.000 | OMR 16.300 |
Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy in Oman reserves the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.
| If you are residing in | Apply at | Contact email |
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SGIVS ICAC - Muscat
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visa@abc.com passport@abc.com oci@abc.com consular@abc.com |
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SGIVS ICAC - Salalah
Office # 2, M Floor, Dar Al Bashayir Building, Building No: 124, 23rd July Street, New Salalah, Salalah Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
visa@abc.com passport@abc.com oci@abc.com consular@abc.com |
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SGIVS ICAC - Sohar
Shop No 05 – First Floor - Lulu Hypermarket, Sohar Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
visa@abc.com passport@abc.com oci@abc.com consular@abc.com |
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SGIVS ICAC - Nizwa
Shop No 3 - Ground Floor, Nujum Nizwa Mall, Lulu Hypermarket, Nizwa Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
visa@abc.com passport@abc.com oci@abc.com consular@abc.com |
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SGIVS ICAC - Sur
Shop No 09 – Ground Floor, Sur City Walk Mall, Lulu Hypermarket, Sur Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Buraimi
Shop No 8 – Ground floor, Nujum Al Buraimi Mall, LuLu Hypermarket, Al Buraimi Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Duqm
Plot No: 49/51, Behind Oman post office, Opposite Shell Petrol Pump, SEZAD, Duqm Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Ibri
Shop # 9-10, Near Bank Muscat Ibri Souq, Ibri Industrial Area, Ibri Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Ibra
Shop No 12 – Ground Floor, Lulu Hypermarket, Ibra Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Khasab
Shop No 08 – Ground Floor, Lulu Hypermarket, Khasab Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Barka
Shop No 01 – Ground Floor, Lulu Hypermarket, Barka Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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SGIVS ICAC - Muscat
Al Raid Business Center<br> Building No. 4819, Office No: 27 (First Floor)<br> Al Qurum, Muscat Phone - +968-76221929, +968-76282008 |
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