Oman Golden Visa: How To Obtain a Residency by Investment in Oman

The Sultanate of Oman, along with the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, runs a Golden Visa program to attract high-net-worth individuals to the Persian Gulf. Officially titled the Golden Residency program, it allows you to acquire residence in Oman after making an appropriate investment. 

In this Oman Golden Visa guide, we’ll explore all the aspects of the program, answering important questions, such as: 

• What benefits does the program grant?
• What are the requirements?
• How to apply for an Oman Golden Visa?
• How does it compare to other Golden Visa programs in the region?

Oman Golden Visa Program: An Overview

Even though Oman already had a program for granting residence to investors, the Golden Residence was officially launched at the end of August, 2025. The launch was a part of Oman Vision 2040, the country’s comprehensive plan for social, economic, and environmental development.

The Omani Golden Residence allows you to apply for a 10-year residence in the country as an investor, offering you benefits such as:

• Permission to acquire one property outside the designated zone where foreigners are usually allowed to purchase property
• Inclusion of spouse and children on your residency permit, without limitation on the number or age of the dependents
• Issuance of visit visas for relatives 
• A right to use lanes reserved for Omani citizens at airports and other border crossings
• A right to employ up to three domestic workers
• No specific physical presence requirements

It’s important to note that the Golden Residence isn’t meant to be Oman’s citizenship by investment program. The country doesn’t have a special citizenship program for investors, and the Golden Visa provides only legal residence, not a path to citizenship.

Bonus read: Want to learn more about citizenship by investment programs? Read our guides on CBI schemes offered in Turkey, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Sierra Leone.

Oman Golden Visa Requirements

The Oman Golden Visa program has certain requirements you need to meet regardless of the type of investment you’re making. These include:

• A minimum applicant age of 21 
• A minimum investment value of OMR 200,000 (USD 520,000) unless otherwise specified
• Omani health insurance coverage

It’s important to note that, in many cases, you can combine different types of investments to meet the minimum investment requirement. For determining your eligibility for Omani residency, the total value of all of your eligible investments is considered. 

Each investment under the program also has its own eligibility requirements:

1. Real estate investment
2. Company investment
3. Government bonds investment
4. Share investment
5. Bank deposit
6. Job creation 
7. Company nomination

Real Estate Investment Requirements

If you want to obtain Oman residency by investment through real estate, you can do so by purchasing residential, commercial, or tourism-related property in the country’s integrated tourism complexes. These are designated freehold zones where foreigners are permitted to own property. 

You can invest in the property in multiple ways, as outlined in the table below: 

Type of Investment	Explanation
Solo ownership	You are the sole owner of the property, with a title deed in your name
Ownership through a company	If the property was purchased under a company name, you should provide the company’s certified financial statement
Joint ownership	You purchased the property with a first-degree relative, and your share meets the minimum investment criterion

You are allowed to own multiple properties with a total value meeting or exceeding the minimum investment requirement. The properties have to be fully constructed. 

Company Investment Requirements

To qualify for an Oman residence visa, you can establish a company within the country. While you aren’t required to start the business independently, it’s essential that your ownership stake is valued at or over the minimum investment amount. 

Government Bonds Investment Requirements

Investing in Omani Government Bonds is a viable option to meet the Golden Visa requirements, provided the bonds satisfy two specific criteria: 

1. They must be Government Development Bonds; treasury Bills and Local Sovereign Sukuk are not eligible 
2. They must have a remaining maturity of at least two years

Note that you must hold the bonds in your own name, and their value has to meet the minimum investment criteria to qualify.

Share Investment Requirements

Investing in shares or other securities listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange is another viable way to meet the requirements of the Omani Golden Visa program. The value of the investment has to meet the program’s minimum investment value requirements, and you have to hold the investment under your own name. 

Bank Deposit Requirements

If you choose to satisfy the Golden Visa program conditions through a bank deposit, you must ensure the deposit meets the minimum investment requirement. 

The deposit has to be placed in a fixed-term account for at least five years, and it has to be maintained for the duration of your residency. Note that this investment vehicle cannot be combined with other investments to meet the Golden Visa investment value criteria.

Job Creation Requirements

As a business owner in Oman, you can be eligible for a Golden Visa if your company employs at least 50 Omani nationals. In that case, the monetary minimum investment requirement doesn’t apply to you. 

An additional requirement you must meet in this case is that all your company partners must give their consent via a non-objection letter. Since the program doesn’t have a financial requirement, you cannot combine it with other types of investments for your Golden Visa application.

Company Nomination Requirements 

You can obtain an Omani Golden Visa if you’re a partner or a senior executive in a company operating in Oman. The application must meet the following conditions:

• The company has to operate under the Omani Foreign Capital Investment Law
• The company’s capital has to meet the minimum investment requirement
• You have to be nominated by all the company partners

If the company’s capital exceeds the minimum investment requirement, the company can nominate more than one person for a Golden Visa.

Oman Golden Visa Application Process

When applying for the Oman Golden Residency program, you should follow these steps:

1. Make the investment
2. Gather the necessary documents
3. Submit your application

1. Make the Investment

The Omani Golden Visa program offers a wide range of eligible investment vehicles, covering both passive and active financial instruments. These choices allow you to align your investment strategy with your personal or financial goals:

• Using Oman as a base for business and taking advantage of its position and access to various markets
• Focusing on long-term returns through investment vehicles that don’t require much involvement on your behalf, such as bonds, deposits, shares, or real estate

Before making the investment, ensure that you have a full understanding of the legal, operational, and financial aspects of your chosen investment vehicle. While you might find valuable resources on those topics through Invest Oman, given the size of the minimum investment requirement, you might also consider enlisting the services of independent advisors.

2. Gather the Necessary Documents

Once you make an eligible investment, the next step is to prepare the documents you’ll need for your application. Here are the documents you need to submit for every type of investment:

• A copy of your passport
• A photo of yourself
• Proof of health insurance in the country
• A police clearance certificate
• A residence permit copy (if applicable)

You must also submit supporting documents specific to the type of investment made, which can include:

Type of Investment	Supporting Documents
Real estate	Title deed to the property A document showing the value of the property, such as a registered sale contract or a valuation from an appraisal company
Company ownership	An audited financial statement from your company
Government bonds	A certified official letter from an Omani bank
Stocks	Your investment portfolio report from the Muscat Clearing and Depository Company
Band deposit	A bank certificate or confirmation of deposit
Job creation	A list of employees issued by the Ministry of Labor or the Social Protection Fund A no-objection letter from your business partners
Company nomination	A nomination letter from the company partners

Note that you will need all documents, both the general and supporting ones, in digital format.

3. Submit Your Application

The Omani Golden Visa offers a streamlined, fully online application submission process. After creating an account on the official portal, you will get access to a dashboard where you can: 

• Create an application and upload all your documents
• Save your application as a draft to continue filling it out at a later date
• Review the status of your application

The portal also provides all the necessary information about the program, such as eligibility requirements and the supporting documents you need. 

Bonus read: To learn more about acquiring Golden Visas in other parts of the world, explore our guides on Greece, Latvia, Portugal, and Indonesia.

Oman Golden Visa Compared to Other Programs in the Region

Oman’s Golden Visa program is similar to those of other Gulf countries’ programs in the following aspects:

• Focusing on high-net-worth individuals
• Offering either a permanent or an extendable 10-year long-term residency
• Being flexible regarding the physical presence requirements

However, Oman’s program is arguably the most investment-focused one. The other countries—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE—offer allowances for entrepreneurs and talented individuals. Bahrain also extends its Golden Residence program to high-earning employees in the Kingdom, as well as high-net-worth retirees.

Each program also has a different minimum investment amount. Oman isn’t the most expensive, but it’s also not the most affordable: 

Country	Minimum Investment Requirement
Oman	USD 520,000 (OMR 200,000)
Bahrain	USD 345,000 (BHD 130,000)
UAE	USD 544,000 (AED 2 million)
Saudi Arabia	USD 213,000 (SAR 800,000)

Although all the mentioned countries provide a high quality of life and ample economic opportunities, it’s important to consider additional factors when choosing where to apply. Factors regarding the program’s management and the local regulatory framework are typically known only to experienced consultants. 

For tailored support with your decision-making or the application process, reach out to Nomad Capitalist.

Obtain Your Oman Golden Visa With Nomad Capitalist

Nomad Capitalist is an advisory agency that specializes in global mobility and wealth protection. Our services have supported more than 1,500 clients in achieving their financial and lifestyle goals through legal tax burden reduction, investment planning, and residency or citizenship acquisition. 

Nomad Capitalist can help you determine whether an Omani Golden Visa is the best choice for your needs and objectives. If so, we create a custom-made Action Plan that details every strategic and administrative step necessary for realizing your goals. 

Here’s what working with us looks like:

1. We will ask you to fill out a form that will help us determine whether we’re a good match
2. We will schedule a 45-minute onboarding call to learn more about your needs and circumstances 
3. Our agents will create an Action Plan and present it to you for approval
4. We will implement the Plan over a 12-month period
5. You will continue receiving support from us even after the Plan is implemented

When you partner with Nomad Capitalist, you get a trusted partner who handles all the legwork, letting you focus on the rewarding aspects of your relocation.

Regardless of the path you choose, we can assist with meeting the program requirements and managing the documentation gathering and application. Even after meeting your objectives, you can continue to count on us for support.