South African nationals can apply for long term investor residency in Oman. This page sets out the tiers, the timeline and the costs, then points you to the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Oman investor residency is open to foreign investors, including South African nationals. There is no nationality bar specific to South Africa. Applicants must hold a clean record, prove a lawful source of funds and place a qualifying investment in Oman.
Because this route grants residence rather than citizenship, it does not by itself raise South African dual citizenship questions. Even so, confirm the current requirements and document list with the official authority before you apply.
Oman sets long term residency tiers tied to the level of qualifying investment. Higher investment supports a longer residency term, while a lower investment supports a shorter term. Qualifying investments can include real estate, company shares or other approved instruments set by the programme.
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Timing depends on the route and the completeness of the file, including company formation or property registration where relevant. Permits are issued for a fixed term and are renewable while the qualifying conditions continue to be met.
Allow extra time to legalise South African source documents and translations. Confirm current processing expectations with the official authority.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment itself, which is held rather than spent. On top of that sit government and residency fees, company or property registration costs where relevant, and the usual costs of legalisation, translation and professional help. Oman does not levy personal income tax on resident individuals, which many applicants weigh in their planning.
Use the table as a checklist of cost lines rather than a quote. Verify each current figure with the official authority before acting.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment, longer term tier | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Higher investment, longer residency |
| Qualifying investment, shorter term tier | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Lower investment, shorter residency |
| Government and residency fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Government charges |
| Registration costs | Varies | Company formation or property registration where relevant |
| Legalisation, translation and professional fees | Varies | Independent of the qualifying investment |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Integrated National Investor Centre (INIC), Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to foreign investors, including South Africans, subject to the standard checks. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Oman offers tiered terms tied to the level of investment, with higher investment supporting a longer term. Permits are renewable while conditions are met. Confirm the current terms with the official authority.
Oman does not levy personal income tax on resident individuals. Tax positions can change and depend on your wider situation, so confirm the current rules with a licensed professional.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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