Minimum Investment in Oman for a Golden Visa

Oman opened its long-term residency programme to give foreign investors and skilled professionals a stable base in the Sultanate. The scheme is often called the golden visa, and it grants residency for five or ten years instead of the usual short renewals. For most applicants the first question is simple: how much do you actually need to put in. This guide sets out the minimum investment for an Oman golden visa, the two residency tiers, the routes that qualify, the benefits you gain, and the steps to apply. Treat the figures below as current guidance, and confirm the exact thresholds before you commit any money.

What the Oman golden visa is

The golden visa is Oman's long-term residency permit for investors and talent. It comes in two lengths, a five-year permit and a ten-year permit, and both are renewable. The difference between them is the size of your investment, so a larger commitment earns the longer stay. Unlike a standard work or dependent visa, this residency does not tie you to a single sponsor. That gives you more freedom to live, move, and manage your affairs in the country. The programme is run by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the authority that reviews applications and issues approvals.

How much you need to invest

The amount you invest decides which permit you receive. The lower tier starts at around OMR 250,000 and leads to five-year renewable residency. The higher tier starts at about OMR 500,000 and leads to ten-year renewable residency. These thresholds are set in Omani rials, not in any foreign currency, so plan your budget in OMR from the start. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a fixed quote. Government thresholds can change over time, so confirm the current minimum investment with the Ministry or the official investment platform before you transfer any funds or sign a contract.

Investment routes that qualify

You can reach either tier through several routes, and each route offers the same two levels. Choose the one that fits your goals, because it shapes the documents you will file later.

Real estate. Buying property is the most common path. A purchase of around OMR 250,000 supports the five-year permit, and about OMR 500,000 supports the ten-year permit. The property usually must sit in a government-approved Integrated Tourism Complex, where foreigners can hold full freehold ownership. If you are weighing this option, our guide to buying property in Oman for foreigners and the details on real estate residency in Oman explain how ownership and residency connect.

Shares in listed companies. You can also invest in public joint stock companies through the Muscat Securities Market. Around OMR 250,000 in shares supports the five-year permit, and about OMR 500,000 supports the ten-year permit. This route suits investors who prefer financial markets to owning physical property.

Establishing or joining a company. Setting up a business, or taking a stake in one, qualifies too. A capital contribution of around OMR 250,000 that creates jobs for Omani citizens supports the five-year permit. A larger commitment of about OMR 500,000 with greater job creation supports the ten-year permit. If you prefer a lighter first step, the two-year Oman investor visa is a shorter route into the market before you commit to full long-term residency.

Talented professionals without a minimum

The programme also welcomes exceptional talent, and this path has no financial threshold at all. Doctors, scientists, researchers, artists, and elite athletes can qualify on the strength of their expertise rather than the size of an investment. Applicants in this group provide proof of their standing in their field, such as qualifications, formal recognition, or a strong professional record, in place of an investment certificate. If you fit this category, the merit of your work is what carries the application.

Benefits of the long-term residency

The main draw is stability. You gain residency for five or ten years, renewable, instead of renewing a short permit again and again. You are not bound to a sponsor, so you can move and manage your life with far fewer restrictions. You can bring your family under reunification rules, which lets your spouse and children share the residency. You also gain the standing to explore further investment in the country, plus everyday access to Oman's infrastructure, schooling options, and healthcare. For many families the value is less about a single perk and more about the certainty of a settled, multi-year base in a stable Gulf economy.

Documents you need

The exact file depends on your route, but a core set applies to everyone. You need a valid passport and recent photographs. You provide a clean criminal record certificate to show you have no relevant convictions. You submit proof of your investment, such as a title deed, a share certificate, or company contracts, depending on the path you chose. You also show evidence of your financial ability to support yourself. On top of these, each category asks for its own supporting material, so a property investor and a specialist doctor will not file identical paperwork. Some documents may need attestation before they are accepted, so check the requirements early rather than the week you apply.

The application process step by step

Choose your category. Decide which route and tier fit your plan, because this choice shapes every document that follows.

Prepare your documents. Gather the core set and the extras your category needs, and arrange any attestation well in advance.

Submit your application. File through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion or the official Invest in Oman platform.

Wait for the review. The authority checks your documents and verifies your investment. A clean, complete file is what saves you time at this stage.

Attend an interview if asked. Some applicants are invited to a personal interview. Not everyone is, but it is worth being ready for one.

Receive your approval. Once the application is approved, your residency is issued and your long-term stay in Oman begins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for an Oman golden visa? The lower tier starts at around OMR 250,000 for five-year residency, and the higher tier at about OMR 500,000 for ten years. Confirm the current figures with the Ministry, since thresholds can change.

What is the difference between the five-year and ten-year permit? Only the size of your investment. A smaller qualifying investment earns five years, and a larger one earns ten. Both permits are renewable.

Can I qualify without making a financial investment? Yes, in one case. Exceptional professionals such as doctors, scientists, researchers, artists, and athletes can qualify on merit, with no minimum investment required.

Can my family join me? Yes. The residency allows family reunification, so your spouse and children can share it under the programme rules.

Which authority handles the application? The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. You apply through the Ministry or the official Invest in Oman platform.

How City Squares can help

Choosing the right route and preparing a clean file are where most applications stand or fall. City Squares supports investors and professionals through every stage, from picking the tier that matches your budget to assembling the documents the Ministry expects. If your plan runs through a business, our company formation services in the Sultanate of Oman build the entity and capital structure that a golden visa application relies on, and our post-company formation services in Oman keep the business compliant once it is running. Tell us your budget and your goal, message City Squares on WhatsApp, and we will map the fastest route to your long-term residency.