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Voter Registration

Oman Oman

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: f. 21
Comments:
Source: Inter-parliamentary Union: "OMAN Majles A'Shura (Consultative Council)"(2015) Legal Framework http://www.ipu.org/parline/reports/2378.htm
Verified: 2025/05/06
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
d. Naturalization
Comments: - Omani nationality (including naturalized Omanis); - Age: 21 years and over; - No restrictions based on gender, race, education, or social status; - Registration in the national electoral register. Disqualifications: - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless one year has passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration.
Source: Inter-parliamentary Union: "OMAN Majles A'Shura (Consultative Council)" (2015) Legal Framework http://www.ipu.org/parline/reports/2378.htm
Verified: 2025/05/06
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Supreme Committee for Elections
Source: Inter-parliamentary Union: "OMAN Majles A'Shura (Consultative Council)" (2015) Legal Framework http://www.ipu.org/parline/reports/2378.htm
Verified: 2025/05/06
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Inter-parliamentary Union: "OMAN Majles A'Shura (Consultative Council)" (2014) Legal Framework http://www.ipu.org/parline/reports/2378.htm
Verified: 2025/05/06
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