Sultanate of Oman · investor
Investor Residency (Golden Visa)
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Oman long-term Investor Residency / Golden Visa offering 5 or 10 year renewable residence to qualifying investors, administered via Invest Oman. It is renewable residence, not permanent residence or citizenship.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Oman Golden Residency portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees and qualifying investment thresholds are set by the authorities; confirm current amounts on the official page, not third-party sources.
- Typical duration
- Renewable residence in 5-year or 10-year tiers depending on the investment; confirm the current terms on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Oman Investor Residency, marketed as the Golden Visa, grants long-term renewable residence to foreign investors who meet a qualifying investment, with 5-year and 10-year tiers. It is administered through Invest Oman / the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and was relaunched effective 31 August 2025 with a unified investment threshold across several qualifying routes - such as real estate in Integrated Tourism Complexes, government development bonds, listed equities, a fixed bank deposit, or company ownership and registration. Holders can sponsor immediate family. This is long-term renewable residence, not statutory permanent residence or citizenship, which Oman does not grant to expatriates.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A qualifying investment at or above the unified threshold set by the authorities.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ✓The investment falls within one of the qualifying routes (for example ITC real estate, government bonds, listed equities, fixed deposit, or company ownership / registration).Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and the documentation required for the chosen investment route.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ✓Selection of the 5-year or 10-year tier as applicable to the investment.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
Common blockers
- !Investment below the qualifying threshold or outside the approved routes (verify on the official page).Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the investment with the required title deed, certificate or registration.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- !Failure to meet good-conduct or documentation requirements set by the authorities.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ·Proof of the qualifying investment (title deed, bond/equity holding, deposit certificate, or company registration).Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ·Supporting documents required for the chosen investment route.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
- ·Good-conduct and health documents as required.Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Identify which qualifying investment route and tier (5 or 10 year) suits you on the official Oman Golden Residency portal.
Build the evidence pack
Make the qualifying investment and gather the route-specific proof (title deed, deposit certificate, company registration, etc.).
Submit through the official channel
Apply for Investor Residency through Invest Oman / the official Golden Residency portal, paying the applicable fees.
After approval
Receive the long-term renewable residence, add eligible family members, and renew before expiry as required.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Investor Residency (Golden Visa) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Investor Residency (Golden Visa).
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oman Investor Residency / Golden Visa the same as permanent residence?+
No. Oman has no statutory permanent residence or citizenship for expatriates. The Investor Golden Visa is long-term, renewable residence in 5-year or 10-year tiers and must be renewed. Confirm the current routes and terms on the official Oman Golden Residency portal.
What investment qualifies for the Oman Golden Visa?+
Following the 31 August 2025 relaunch, Oman uses a unified investment threshold across several qualifying routes such as ITC real estate, government bonds, listed equities, a fixed bank deposit, or company ownership / registration. Always confirm the current routes and thresholds on the official Oman Golden Residency portal rather than third-party sources.
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