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Residency · Middle EastOman Golden Residency
A renewable 10-year residence for investors, launched in September 2025, from OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000) through one of seven investment routes.
- Investment from
- OMR 200,000
- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- Spouse, Children
- Stay required
- To confirm
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Oman Golden ResidencyRoute to citizenshipResidence does not give a right to Omani citizenship.
- What does your family invest?
- OMR 200,000, about USD 520,000.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Oman launched its 10-year Golden Residency on 1 September 2025, run with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion through Invest Oman.
The minimum investment is OMR 200,000, about USD 520,000. There are seven routes: completed property in an Integrated Tourism Complex, a company registered in Oman, government development bonds, shares listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, a bank deposit of at least five years with a licensed Omani bank, owning a company that employs 50 or more Omanis, or nomination under the Foreign Capital Investment Law.
Holders can sponsor their spouse and children with no age limit and may employ up to three domestic workers. Applications are made entirely online.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
Residence does not give a right to Omani citizenship.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below OMR 200,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- One of seven routes: Integrated Tourism Complex property, an Omani company, government development bonds, Muscat Stock Exchange shares, a bank deposit of five years or more, a company employing 50 or more Omanis, or nomination under the Foreign Capital Investment Law.
- Minimum investment
- OMR 200,000, about USD 520,000.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and children, with no age limit; up to three domestic workers.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
The government has not yet published an application process for this programme.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- OMR 200,000
- Property, company, bond, share or deposit investment (minimum)
- Known total so far
- OMR 200,000
- 6 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Property, company, bond, share or deposit investment (minimum)
- OMR 200,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Renewal requirements
- Valid for 10 years and renewable.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Residence does not give a right to Omani citizenship.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
- Published thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependant charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Oman (Invest Oman)
- Legal basis
- Golden Residency programme announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion on 1 September 2025.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest for Oman's Golden Residency?
At least OMR 200,000, about USD 520,000, through one of seven routes such as property, a company, bonds, shares or a long-term bank deposit.
Can my family join me?
Yes. Holders can sponsor their spouse and children with no age limit, and may employ up to three domestic workers.
How long is Oman's Golden Residency valid?
Ten years, renewable.
What is the minimum investment for Oman Golden Residency?
OMR 200,000, about USD 520,000.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and children, with no age limit; up to three domestic workers.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Oman Golden Residency lead to citizenship?
Residence does not give a right to Omani citizenship.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Oman with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.