Oman offers renewable long term residency to foreign investors through its Golden Residency programme, with five year and ten year tiers tied to the size of the investment.
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 launched its Golden Residency programme to attract investors as part of its Vision 2040 plan to broaden the economy beyond oil. The programme grants renewable residency for five or ten years, with the longer term reserved for larger commitments. Residency can extend to a spouse, children and dependent parents.
The programme is run with Invest Oman under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and permits are issued by the Royal Oman Police. This is a residency programme, not a route to a passport. Confirm the current thresholds and conditions with the official authority before you act.
The ten year permit is aimed at larger investments, for example a substantial stake in an Omani company, the purchase of qualifying real estate at the higher threshold, or establishing a company that employs a set number of Omani nationals. The five year permit sits at a lower threshold, for example a smaller qualifying investment or real estate purchase. The table below sets out indicative figures in Omani rial. Verify the current amounts and the full list of accepted assets with the official authority.
After you complete a qualifying investment and gather your documents, you apply through the official channel and, once approved, the Royal Oman Police issue the residency card. Processing time depends on the route and on document checks. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm current timing with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, budget for application and card fees, document attestation, translation and professional help. Real estate and company investments carry their own transaction costs. The table gives indicative thresholds. Confirm each figure with the official authority.
Golden Residency lets you live in Oman for the term of the permit, sponsor eligible family members and operate your investment, with renewal while you continue to meet the conditions. It does not by itself grant Omani citizenship, which has its own separate and demanding rules. People comparing Gulf options often weigh Oman against other long term residency routes in the region.
| Tier | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ten year permit | OMR 500,000 | Company investment or qualifying real estate, or employ 50 Omani nationals |
| Five year permit | OMR 250,000 | Smaller qualifying investment or real estate |
| Fees and transaction costs | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application, card, attestation and professional costs |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The Golden Residency programme grants long term residency, not citizenship. Omani citizenship has separate and strict rules. Confirm with the official authority.
The programme can extend to a spouse, children and dependent parents. Confirm the current family conditions with the official authority.
Yes, permits are renewable while you keep meeting the qualifying conditions. Verify the renewal rules with 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.
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