Oman

Oman Golden Residency Overview

The Oman Golden Residency is open to foreign nationals who meet qualifying investment thresholds in the Sultanate of Oman and qualify for a renewable long-term residency permit of either 5 or 10 years. 

A separate retiree route is available under the 5-year tier for applicants aged 60 and above who demonstrate a fixed monthly income of at least OMR 4,000 (approx. US$10,400), with no capital investment required.

The permit is renewable provided the holder maintains the qualifying investment or income. There is no minimum stay requirement. Holders are self-sponsored and do not require a local Omani sponsor. 

The main applicant can include a spouse, children, and first-degree relatives with no age or number restrictions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid passport, have a clean criminal record, be in good health, and provide proof of accommodation in Oman. 

2 tiers are available.

Golden Visa (10-Year Permit)

Applicants must meet one of the following investment routes, each requiring a minimum threshold of OMR 500,000 (approx. US$1,300,000):

• Invest a minimum of OMR 500,000 in an Omani-based limited liability company, a public joint-stock company, or government bonds with a remaining maturity of at least two years, held in the applicant’s name
• Purchase real estate in Oman valued at a minimum of OMR 500,000, registered in the applicant’s name; foreign nationals may purchase freehold property in designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs); outside ITCs, property may be held on a usufruct basis in government-approved locations
• Establish a company in Oman employing at least 50 Omani nationals; no minimum capital requirement applies under this route

Application fee: OMR 551 (approx. US$1,433)

Silver Visa (5-Year Permit)

Applicants must meet one of the following investment routes, each requiring a minimum threshold of OMR 250,000 (approx. US$650,000):

• Invest a minimum of OMR 250,000 in an Omani-based limited liability company or public joint-stock company
• Purchase real estate in Oman valued at a minimum of OMR 250,000, registered in the applicant’s name in an ITC or government-approved location

Application fee: OMR 326 (approx. US$848)

Retiree Route (5-Year Permit)

• Minimum age of 60 years at the time of application
• Minimum of two years of prior employment in Oman
• Six-month bank statement from an Omani bank demonstrating a fixed monthly income of at least OMR 4,000 (approx. US$10,400) from pension, investments, or other passive sources
• Proof of accommodation in Oman through a property title deed or residential lease in the applicant’s name

Application fee: OMR 326 (approx. US$848)

Route to Citizenship

The Golden Residency permit is a long-term residency permit and does not carry a direct pathway to Omani citizenship through the program.

Applicants must have resided legally and continuously in Oman for at least 15 years, with no single absence exceeding 90 days in any year throughout the qualifying period. 

Additional requirements include fluency in Arabic reading and writing, a clean criminal record, demonstrated integration into Omani society, and stable and legitimate income. 

Approval is at the government’s discretion and is granted only in rare cases. Oman does not permit dual nationality; naturalized citizens are required to relinquish all prior citizenships. 

Mobility and Taxation

Mobility

Omani citizens can access approximately 79 destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival, including all GCC member states, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Turkey. 

Golden and Silver Visa holders benefit from simplified visa facilitation when traveling to other GCC member states, as Oman residency is recognized under GCC arrangements as a credibility factor for short-stay visa applications. 

Holders enjoy unlimited entry and exit from Oman throughout the validity of their permit, with access to dedicated fast-track lanes at Omani airports and border crossings.

Tax

Oman currently imposes no personal income tax on individuals, and Golden Residency holders benefit from this tax-free environment for all income, regardless of source or amount. 

This position changes from 1 January 2028, when Royal Decree No. 56/2025 introduces personal income tax in Oman at a rate of 5% on annual income exceeding OMR 42,000 (approx. US$109,000), making Oman the first GCC country to implement it. 

Corporate income tax applies at 15% for most entities, with a full exemption on the first OMR 30,000 of taxable income. VAT applies at 5% since April 2021, with exemptions for financial services, healthcare, education, and residential rentals. 

There is no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no wealth tax.

How to Apply

The program is administered by Invest Oman under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, with permit issuance by the Royal Oman Police. 

Applications are submitted digitally through the official portal. The process typically runs as follows.

• Step 1: Access the official Golden Residency portal and create an account; determine the applicable tier and investment route based on eligibility.
• Step 2: Complete the qualifying investment in Oman and compile all required documents, including a valid passport, police clearance certificate, proof of accommodation in Oman, health certificate, and route-specific investment documentation such as property title deeds, company registration certificates, share certificates, bond certificates, or bank statements.
• Step 3: Submit the application digitally through the portal and pay the applicable government fee: OMR 551 (approx. US$1,433) for the Golden Visa or OMR 326 (approx. US$848) for the Silver Visa; additional fees apply for medical fitness testing, health insurance, and document attestation and translation into Arabic.
• Step 4: The application is reviewed by Invest Oman and the Royal Oman Police; applicants undergo security screening and background checks; processing typically takes between three and six weeks for complete applications.
• Step 5: Upon approval, attend the Royal Oman Police office for biometric enrollment and receive the residency card; family members must submit separate applications for their own residency cards.
• Step 6: Maintain the qualifying investment or income throughout the validity period; renew the permit before expiry by demonstrating continued compliance with the qualifying conditions.