Sultanate of Oman
Sultanate of Oman Residency by Investment Program Overview
The Sultanate of Oman offers a structured Residency by Investment Program, commonly known as the Oman Golden Residency, designed to attract global investors, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals to establish long‑term residence in a stable and opportunity‑rich economy. Positioned strategically on the Arabian Sea with access to key global trade routes, Oman is recognized for its political stability, modern infrastructure and commitment to economic diversification under Vision 2040. Through its investor residency framework, foreign investors and their families can access long‑term renewable residence permits without the need for local sponsorship, while participating in Oman’s expanding economic landscape.
WHY Choose The Sultanate of Oman?
Oman presents a compelling destination for residence and investment due to its strategic geographic location, stable political environment and business friendly reforms aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The country offers high standards of living, quality healthcare and international education, while fostering an open economic environment with competitive costs and streamlined processes for business establishment and capital deployment. The investor residency program enhances this appeal by providing long term residency rights, the ability to live, work and invest in Oman and the inclusion of spouses, children and dependent parents under a single application. With world class infrastructure, expanding sectors such as tourism, logistics, real estate and financial services and an increasingly welcoming environment for global capital and talent, Oman is positioned as a strategic base for regional engagement.
Program Benefits
- Long term renewable residency permits of 5 or 10 years depending on the investment tier.
- Right to live, work and study in Oman without the need for a local sponsor.
- Inclusion of spouse, children under 25 and dependent parents under one application.
- Freedom to travel in and out of Oman without affecting residency status.
- Access to quality healthcare and educational facilities within the Sultanate.
- Opportunity to invest in real estate, business ventures and approved financial instruments.
- Participation in Oman’s growing economy and emerging sectors such as tourism, logistics and technology.
- Secure and stable living environment with modern infrastructure and social amenities.
- Residency aligned with Oman Vision 2040, supporting economic diversification and development.
- Flexibility for investors to expand business operations or property holdings while retaining residency privileges.
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Oman Residency by Investment Program may qualify through several government approved investment routes designed to attract long term capital and high value residents to the Sultanate. The primary option is the financial contribution route, which allows investors to obtain permanent 10 year residency through a one time government fee of OMR 500,000 or a renewable 5 year residency through an investment of OMR 250,000, payable to the relevant authorities. Both options grant residency without the need for a local sponsor and provide long term stability for applicants and their families.
In addition to the financial contribution option, applicants may qualify through approved real estate ownership, requiring the purchase of qualifying residential property in Oman valued at OMR 500,000 for a 10 year permit or OMR 250,000 for a 5 year permit, in designated areas in compliance with Omani property regulations. Another key route is business or commercial investment, which involves establishing or investing in a licensed Omani company, purchasing government approved bonds, or creating jobs for Omani nationals. All investments must meet regulatory requirements and be maintained in accordance with Omani investment and immigration laws. The program offers eligible investors and their families secure, long term residency while supporting Oman’s Vision 2040 economic diversification and development objectives.
APPLICATION FEES
The overall cost of the Oman Residency by Investment Program includes government processing and residency issuance fees, medical examination charges, biometric enrollment fees and any required administrative handling charges. For Tier One (10‑year residency), the government permit fee is typically OMR 551 for the applicant and for Tier Two (5‑year residency) the permit fee is OMR 326.
Professional advisory, legal services and document preparation fees for the main applicant and eligible dependents are separate, payable upfront and non refundable. All expenses related to official translations, notarization, authentication and third party verification are the responsibility of the investor. Property acquisition costs, land registration transfer fees and any business setup or operational costs are additional and are not included in the government residency or application fees.
STEPS AND TIMELINE
- Select an eligible investment tier and complete the qualifying investment in business, property, bonds or job creation.
- Prepare and compile all required personal, financial and compliance documentation.
- Pay all applicable government processing and administrative fees.
- Submit the residency application through the official Oman Golden Residency portal or relevant government authority.
- Complete medical examinations, biometric enrollment and other statutory procedures.
- Undergo government review, due diligence and background checks.
- Receive approval and issuance of the residency permit for the chosen tier duration.
- Relocate to Oman (if offshore) and activate residency status.
- Maintain compliance with investment conditions to retain or renew residency when due.
