Oman launched its Golden Residency on 31 August 2025. It is a 10-year residency for people who invest in the country, run by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, with its own official site.
The seven routes
The routes reported at launch are below. Each is set at RO 200,000 or more unless stated otherwise.
- Your own company. The company has existed for at least one year and your stake in its assets is RO 200,000 or more.
- A property in an Integrated Tourism Complex. A completed residential, commercial or tourism unit with a title deed.
- Government development bonds. Held in your name with two years left to maturity.
- Listed shares. Worth RO 200,000 or more.
- A fixed bank deposit. RO 200,000 or more for five years, renewed in five-year blocks for the length of the residency.
- A company employing Omanis. At least 50 Omani employees and capital of RO 200,000 or more.
- Nomination by a company. A company under the Foreign Investment Law with capital of at least RO 200,000 can nominate a partner or senior professional.
What it gives you
- A residency that lasts 10 years, as reported at launch.
- Cover for first-degree relatives, including spouses and children, with no limit on age or number.
- Fast-track lanes at airports and borders.
- Up to three domestic workers.
- One property outside the tourism complexes, which you can transfer.
What to check before you commit
Published sources do not settle everything, so ask these before you move money:
- Your route's exact amount. Reports give no separate figure for bonds or tourism-complex property.
- Personal conditions. The official site and the launch reports we read do not list age, net worth or insurance conditions.
- The talent route. The official site mentions residency for skilled people, but we could not find its terms.
Where to apply
Applications go through the official portal. The site says the online process is supported by an operational partner, so make sure you are on the official address before you upload documents.
Not ready to invest?
If you are coming to work or join family, start with moving to Oman. If you are setting up a business first, see company registration or talk to our team about residency.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest for Oman's Golden Residency?
The routes are set at RO 200,000 or more unless a route says otherwise. Published reports state this lowered the earlier minimum of RO 250,000. Confirm the amount for your route on the official portal.
Does the residency cover my family?
Reports of the launch say it covers first-degree relatives, including spouses and children, with no cap on age or number.
Where do I apply?
Through the official site, omanresidence.gov.om, which belongs to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and links to its application portal.
Can I buy a property to qualify?
One route is a completed residential, commercial or tourism unit in an Integrated Tourism Complex, held with a title deed. Reports do not list a separate amount for this route, so check it on the portal.
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