Oman's Golden Visa: How Property Investment Gets You Residency

Buying property in Oman doesn't just get you a home or an investment — above a set threshold, it also opens a path to long-term residency. Oman relaunched its Golden Visa program in August 2025 with an updated two-tier framework, replacing the earlier structure. Here's how it currently works.

The Two Tiers

• 5-year renewable residency — available to investors who purchase real estate in Oman worth OMR 250,000 or more.
• 10-year renewable residency — available at a higher investment level, OMR 500,000 or more.

Both tiers are renewable, and both extend to a spouse and children under the same permit — a meaningful difference from residency programs that only cover the primary applicant. Program details and thresholds are set by Omani authorities and have already changed once (in the August 2025 relaunch), so always confirm the exact current requirements before making an investment decision based on residency eligibility.

Why This Matters Beyond the Visa Itself

A residency permit tied to property ownership gives a foreign buyer something a tourist visa or short-term work permit doesn't: the ability to live in Oman on your own terms, tied to an asset you control rather than an employer-sponsored status that ends if the job does. For buyers already considering Oman for its freehold ownership rights and tax environment (no personal income tax, no capital gains tax on individual real estate transactions), the residency pathway is often the detail that turns "a property investment" into "a genuine relocation option."

What the Process Generally Involves

While specifics are confirmed case by case with Omani immigration authorities, the general shape of the process is:

• Complete the property purchase and hold registered title (or the equivalent usufruct registration) meeting the investment threshold.
• Submit a residency application with proof of the qualifying investment.
• Include dependents (spouse and children) in the same application if desired.
• Renew before expiry to maintain continuous residency status.

Before You Rely on This for a Decision

Thresholds, required documentation, and processing timelines are all things Omani authorities can and do adjust — the 2025 relaunch itself is proof of that. If residency is a significant part of why you're considering a specific property, confirm the current program details directly with us or a licensed immigration professional before signing a purchase agreement, not after.

This article is general information, not immigration or legal advice. For the full property-buying process this residency pathway sits on top of, see our Buying Guide, or get in touch to discuss which listings meet the current investment thresholds.