Announced on August 31, 2025, at the Sustainable Business Environment Forum in Salalah, the scheme represents a central pillar of the Sultanate’s Vision 2040 plan. The aim of the Golden Visa diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and foster a resilient investment ecosystem.
The golden visa introduces a structured framework that welcomes individuals willing to commit capital, expertise, or innovation to Oman’s long-term development.
By offering certain flexible qualifying routes, clear investment thresholds, and family-inclusive residency rights, Oman is positioning itself as a forward looking destination competing with established programmes across the Gulf.
Investment Options & Thresholds of Oman Golden Visa
Ten Year Programme: The Oman Golden Visa programme features two main residency tiers. The ten-year track requires an investment of OMR 500,000 (approximately USD 1.3 million). The investment can be directed into real estate, limited liability companies, public joint stock companies, or government bonds. An alternative route allows applicants to establish an enterprise that employs at least 50 Omani citizens.
Five Year Option: For investors seeking a shorter commitment, a five-year residency option is available at OMR 250,000 (around USD 650,000). Eligible investments include property and company shares. A special pathway for retirees provides eligibility for applicants over sixty who have resided in Oman for several years. It can demonstrate a fixed monthly income of OMR 4,000.
Visa fees competitive with the ten-year permit priced at OMR 551 and the five-year option at OMR 326. Both are renewable provided applicants maintain their qualifying criteria.
Vision Behind Golden Visa
Notably, Oman’s decision to launch a Golden Visa programme marks a strategic step in redefining its role within the regional investment landscape. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE already offering similar pathways to attract foreign capital and talent, Oman’s entry signals both competition and complementarity in the Gulf’s wealth migration industry.
By structuring its residency options around capital inflows, enterprise creation, and job generation, the Sultanate is positioning itself as an accessible. It is positioning itself a yet forward-looking destination for investors seeking stability and growth.
Anchored in the broader framework of Vision 2040, the programme reflects Oman’s ambition. The aim is to make a transition from an oil-dependent economy to a diversified, innovation-driven state.
By coupling long-term residency with investments in real estate, capital markets, and citizen employment, Oman opens its door to global investors. It will ensure alignment with its national development priorities. This strategic move underscores the country’s intent to redefine its economic model balancing tradition. It is done with the help of its global integration with the help of carving out a distinct identity within the Gulf’s evolving investment ecosystem.
