# Oman Announces Golden Visa Program for Investors

Source: https://www.savoryandpartners.com/news/oman-golden-visa-program-investors · Published: 2025-08-26 · Updated: 2026-09-10

Oman has introduced a new Golden Residency Visa program with 5- and 10-year options. Investors can qualify through real estate, company investment, or retirement income.

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Oman will launch a new “Golden Residency” visa program on August 31, 2025, offering long-term residency options to foreign investors.

The initiative, led by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, is designed to strengthen Oman’s position as a leading destination for international investment.

Applications for the Golden Residency can be submitted through the Invest Oman online platform.

## **Program Structure and Investment Thresholds**

The Golden Visa program is available in two tiers.

**Tier 1 – 10-Year Residency**

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

- Invest at least **500,000 OMR** in a limited liability company, a public joint-stock company, or government bonds
- Purchase property valued at **500,000 OMR** or more
- Establish a company employing at least **50 Omani nationals**

The residency card under Tier 1 is valid for 10 years and requires a fee of 551 OMR.

**Tier 2 – 5-Year Residency**

Eligibility requires one of the following:

- Invest at least **250,000 OMR** in a limited liability company or a public joint-stock company
- Purchase property valued at **250,000 OMR** or more

Expatriates residing in Oman who wish to retire may also apply under this tier by providing proof of a **fixed monthly income of at least 4,000 OMR**.

The residency card under Tier 2 is valid for five years, renewable, with a fee of 326 OMR.