Explore long-term residency opportunities in Oman through qualifying investment and business routes.
The reference material identifies OMR 200,000 as the stated minimum capital threshold for qualifying pathways.
Investment thresholds and eligibility conditions are subject to applicable Omani regulations and may change. Please confirm the latest requirements before proceeding.
Seven recognised routes to long-term residency. Select any pathway to see who it may suit, what is typically required and which documents are usually involved.
Own an eligible home inside a designated tourism development
One route to long-term residency is the purchase of an eligible residential, commercial or tourism unit located inside a designated Integrated Tourism Complex. The property normally has to be finished, handed over and formally registered in the applicant's own name before it can be considered.
Establish or hold shares in an eligible Omani company
Investors may also be considered through the founding or ownership of a company registered in the Sultanate. The assessment generally looks at how long the company has been trading and at the value of the applicant's own share of its assets rather than at turnover alone.
Hold qualifying Omani development bonds in your own name
Subscribing to Omani Government Development Bonds is a further recognised route. The holding is normally expected to sit in the applicant's own name and to still have a meaningful period left before maturity at the time of application.
Qualifying listed shares and securities
Investment in shares or other securities listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange can also form the basis of an application. In practice this means building and maintaining a qualifying portfolio held in your own name through a licensed local broker.
A fixed-term deposit with a licensed Omani bank
A further option is placing a fixed-term deposit with a bank licensed in Oman. The reference framework describes a deposit of the stated minimum amount committed for five years, with renewal possible where the rules allow.
Qualification through a business that employs Omani citizens
Business owners whose companies create meaningful employment for Omani citizens may also be considered. The reference framework points to a workforce of at least fifty Omani nationals, with a nomination or endorsement step that may apply before an application proceeds.
Nomination through a company under the foreign capital framework
Some applicants are put forward by a company operating under Oman's Foreign Capital Investment framework. Where the company's capital meets the stated level, qualifying partners or senior executives may be nominated, and companies above that level may in some cases nominate more than one eligible person.
Answer one question and we will point you to the routes worth reviewing first. This is general information only, not legal advice, and it does not confirm eligibility.
Depending on the applicable rules and your approved residency status, close family members may be included in your residency arrangements.
Approved residents may have access to property ownership opportunities in designated areas, subject to the rules in force.
Certain airport and border facilities may be available to holders, where the applicable regulations provide for them.
Provisions for domestic workers may apply, depending on your approved status and current requirements.
Opportunities to host visiting relatives may be available, subject to the applicable visa rules.
Identify the investment route that best fits your situation, budget and timeline.
Applicants may need identification, evidence of the investment, financial records, insurance and other government-required documents.
The application is lodged through the applicable official process.
The relevant authorities review the application and the supporting information provided.
The applicant receives the applicable decision or status update from the authorities.
Share your plans and we will explain which routes may be worth exploring, and what each one involves.
Sawadi Real Estate provides general information and assistance with enquiries only. We are not a government authority and we do not approve residency applications, guarantee eligibility, approval, processing times, investment returns or citizenship. Eligibility criteria, investment thresholds, documentation and government requirements may change at any time — please confirm the latest requirements with the relevant Omani authorities before making an investment or submitting an application.
