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Oman Golden Visa Investor Catalog

A printable brochure on Oman's 10-year Golden Residency: why Oman, the seven investment pathways from OMR 200,000, family benefits, regional comparison and the application roadmap.

Your long-term base in Oman

A 10-year renewable residency for you and your family, earned through an investment you control. Since September 2025, Oman's Golden Residency opens from OMR 200,000 across seven routes, from an operating company to government bonds or a bank deposit. This catalog sets out who qualifies, what you get, and how to apply step by step.

Why Oman?

  1. Strategic location. Coastline on the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman, with the ports of Duqm, Sohar and Salalah outside the Strait of Hormuz, linking the Gulf, the Indian Ocean, East Africa and South Asia.
  2. Stable, neutral foreign policy. Oman is known for its long-standing mediating role and good relations across the region.
  3. Safety and quality of life. Oman ranks among the safest countries in international indices and offers a calm, family-friendly environment.
  4. Strong, pegged currency. The Omani rial is pegged to the US dollar, which simplifies long-term planning.
  5. A diversifying economy. Government policy is moving growth into logistics, manufacturing, energy, tourism and technology.
  6. Modern infrastructure. Ports, free zones, industrial cities, highways and international schools and hospitals in the main cities.

Oman's economy and Vision 2040 priority sectors

Oman Vision 2040 is the national plan to reduce reliance on oil. Priority sectors for investors include:

  • Renewable energy and green hydrogen: large solar, wind and hydrogen projects, especially around Duqm and Dhofar.
  • Logistics and ports: Duqm, Sohar and Salalah, plus free zones built around them.
  • Manufacturing and downstream industry: Madayn industrial cities such as Rusayl, Sohar and Nizwa, and Khazaen Economic City near Muscat.
  • Tourism and real estate: Integrated Tourism Complexes and new urban projects such as Sultan Haitham City.
  • Technology and digital services: startup and tech clusters such as Knowledge Oasis Muscat.

Tax note: Oman has no personal income tax today. A 5% tax on individual income above OMR 42,000 a year starts on 1 January 2028.

The 10-year Golden Visa at a glance

ProgrammeGolden Residency, relaunched 31 Aug / 1 Sep 2025
Lead ministryMinistry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
Validity10 years, renewable while the investment is kept
Minimum investmentOMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000)
ApplicantAge 21+, clean police record, health insurance
FamilyFirst-degree relatives, no limit on number or age
ApplicationOnline via the Golden Residency portal
CitizenshipNot included; nationality is a separate process

Some 2026 reports still cite the older 2021 thresholds (OMR 250,000 for 5 years, OMR 500,000 for 10 years). The portal's eligibility check confirms which applies to your route.

Investment pathways

1. Company establishment or shareholding. Your share in an Oman-registered company is worth OMR 200,000 or more, based on audited accounts. Example: a trading or manufacturing LLC in a free zone or Madayn industrial city, with OMR 200,000+ in equity.

2. ITC property. A completed residential, commercial or tourism unit with a title deed in an Integrated Tourism Complex. Example: a finished villa or apartment in an established complex in Muscat, valued at OMR 200,000+.

3. Government Development Bonds. OMR 200,000+ in bonds with at least two years to maturity. Example: a passive investor holding Omani government bonds through a local bank.

4. Muscat Stock Exchange shares. Listed shares worth OMR 200,000+ at market value. Example: a portfolio of listed Omani banks, logistics and industrial companies.

5. Fixed bank deposit. OMR 200,000+ fixed for five years in a licensed Omani bank, renewed in five-year blocks. Example: a family that wants residency without managing a business.

6. Job creation. A company employing 50 or more Omani nationals. Example: an established operating business expanding into Oman.

7. Foreign Capital Investment Law nomination. A foreign-invested company with OMR 200,000+ capital nominates partners or senior executives. Example: a regional company placing its managing director in Muscat.

Routes can be combined to reach the threshold. Factories and industrial projects normally qualify through the company route.

Benefits for you and your family

  • 10-year renewable, sponsor-free residency
  • 100% ownership of your investment or business
  • First-degree relatives included, with no limit on number or age
  • Right to own one property outside ITCs in areas open to non-Omanis
  • Up to three domestic workers
  • Fast-track lanes at airports and border points
  • Easier visit visas for relatives
  • Access to government services through the Invest Oman platform

Golden Visa vs other residency

Golden ResidencyCompany owner / work residencyITC or property-owner residency
BasisOMR 200,000 investmentOwn company or employerQualifying property
Validity10 yearsUsually 1 to 2 yearsTied to the property; owner residence in 6 to 12 month cycles
SponsorNoneCompany or employerNone
FamilyFirst-degree relatives, no age limitSpouse and children, normal rulesSpouse and first-degree relatives
Domestic workersUp to 3Normal rulesNot included
Ends whenInvestment not maintainedCompany closes or job endsProperty sold

Oman vs UAE vs Saudi Arabia

OmanUAESaudi Arabia
Entry thresholdOMR 200,000 (~USD 520,000)AED 2 million (~USD 545,000)SAR 4 million (~USD 1.07 million) property; SAR 7 million investor
Duration10 years, renewable10 years, renewableWhile property is owned; investor route permanent
FamilyFirst-degree relatives, no age limitSpouse and childrenFamily residency included
Main routesCompany, property, bonds, shares, deposit, jobs, nominationProperty, investment, business, talentProperty, licensed investment, entrepreneurs, talent
Personal income taxNone until 2028, then 5% above OMR 42,000NoneNone

Published minimums as of late 2026; each country updates its rules regularly.

Application roadmap

  1. Consultation: choose the route that fits your budget, family and plans.
  2. Eligibility check on the Golden Residency portal.
  3. Make the investment: company setup, property purchase and title transfer, bonds, shares or deposit.
  4. Prepare documents: passport, photo, police clearance, health insurance, bank statement, proof of investment, attested family certificates.
  5. Submit online and pay the application fees.
  6. Medical test and biometrics in Oman.
  7. Residence card issued, then family members added.
  8. Maintain the investment and renew before expiry.

Expect roughly two to six months overall, depending on the route and how quickly the investment is completed.

How Oman Register supports you

  • Company registration: mainland, free zones, special economic zones and Madayn industrial cities
  • Property and industrial investment registration: due diligence coordination, title registration, industrial licensing
  • Documentation: attestation, translation, portal preparation and submission
  • PRO services: medicals, biometrics, residence cards, family visas and renewals
  • After arrival: bank account opening support, work permits for staff and ongoing compliance

Contact

Oman Register, a brand of Yazdan Trading & Investment SPC

  • Phone / WhatsApp: +968 7733 3556
  • Email: info@omanregister.com
  • Web: omanregister.com
  • Office: 18 November Street, Building 432, Unit 5, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

This catalog is general information based on published rules as of October 2026 and is not legal advice. Thresholds, fees and conditions are confirmed by the Omani authorities at application.

Sources & official references

This guide is general information, checked against official sources at the date shown. Rules and fees in Oman change; we confirm the current requirements for your case before you apply.

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