Investor / Golden Visa in Oman
One documented route of this kind in Oman, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Investor Residency Programme (Golden Residency, 5-year and 10-year)
Oman's long-term residency-by-investment programme, officially relaunched on 31 August 2025, is now offered as two distinct products: the Golden Visa (10-year, minimum OMR 500,000 investment, application fee OMR 551) and the Silver Visa (5-year, minimum OMR 250,000 investment, application fee OMR 326). A retirement track is also available under the 5-year tier for applicants aged 60+ with a fixed monthly income of at least OMR 4,000. Applications are processed through the Invest Oman digital platform.
- Processing time
- Electronic processing via the Investment Services Centre; typically several weeks
- Validity
- 10 years (Golden Visa) or 5 years (Silver Visa), both renewable. Retirement track grants 5-year residency.
- Language requirement
- No language certificate needed
- Permanent residence
- Functions as Oman's long-term residence (5/10-year renewable); no separate unconditional PR exists
- Citizenship
- Programme explicitly does not confer a citizenship entitlement; only the general naturalisation rules apply
Requirements
- Qualifying investment meeting the chosen tier/pathway threshold (from OMR 200,000; OMR 250,000 for 5-year; OMR 500,000 for 10-year)
- Valid passport
- Clean criminal record / good conduct
- Proof of investment (company registration, title deed, bond/deposit/securities statement)
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Proof of qualifying investment (title deed, share certificate, bond/deposit certificate, or commercial registration) required
- Police clearance / good conduct certificate required
- Medical certificate
Official fees
- Golden Visa application fee (10-year, OMR 500,000 threshold) 551 OMR
Process Steps
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1
Choose investment pathway
Select a qualifying route (real estate/ITC, company, bonds, equities, fixed deposit, or job-creating company) and the matching 5- or 10-year tier.
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Make the investment
Complete the qualifying investment in Oman and obtain documentary proof.
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Apply electronically
Submit the application through the Ministry's Investment Services Centre / Invest Oman portal.
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Verification
Authorities verify the investment and applicant background.
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Receive residency
Receive the 5-year or 10-year Investor Residency permit and ID; sponsor dependants as applicable.