Oman Golden Visa : Oman Opens Doors to Foreign Investors with Full Ownership
August 31, 2025 marks a major milestone in Oman’s economic transformation. The Sultanate has officially launched its Golden Residency Programme, a reform that grants foreign investors the right to full business ownership—without the need for a local partner.
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This bold step aligns with Oman Vision 2040, the nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues.
What the Golden Residency Offers
The programme is designed to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals by providing:
Full Ownership Rights – Foreigners can now establish and operate businesses in Oman’s key growth sectors, including real estate, renewable energy, logistics, IT, and tourism.
Long-Term Residency – Investors and their families will be eligible for renewable 5- or 10-year residency permits without requiring a local sponsor. Dependents include spouses, children under 25, and even elderly parents.
Flexible Investment Options –
10-year visa: Minimum investment of 500,000 OMR, with a fee of 551 OMR.
5-year visa: Minimum investment of 250,000 OMR, with a fee of 326 OMR.
Retiree option: A 5-year visa for individuals earning a fixed monthly income of 4,000 OMR.
Property & Tax Benefits – Investors can purchase real estate in freehold zones and enjoy tax incentives, particularly in Oman’s free zones.
Driving Economic Growth
This initiative is more than a visa scheme—it is a strategic effort to attract global talent and capital. By removing the local sponsor requirement, Oman joins the ranks of other Gulf economies that have embraced foreign ownership to boost competitiveness.
The digital transformation of business registration further enhances the investment climate. Through the Invest Oman platform, entrepreneurs can now transfer commercial registrations electronically, cutting costs and increasing transparency.
Simultaneously, the Al Majida Companies Initiative will nurture top-performing Omani businesses with incentives and growth support, ensuring that local enterprises thrive alongside foreign entrants.
Launch Event in Salalah
The Golden Residency Programme was unveiled in Salalah, under the patronage of Dhofar Governor Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said. The event featured agreements with Sultan Qaboos University, the German University of Technology, and the Oman Energy Association, signaling collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
Why It Matters for Investors
Ease of Doing Business – Streamlined digital systems reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Regional Gateway – Oman’s strategic location makes it a hub for trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Sectoral Opportunities – Rapid growth in tourism, renewable energy, logistics, and services.
Stable and Progressive Environment – Political stability and forward-looking reforms increase investor confidence.
A Win-Win Future
With full ownership rights, tax incentives, and long-term residency, Oman is positioning itself as a premier investment destination in the Middle East. For investors, it offers not just financial opportunity, but also a lifestyle package—family security, property rights, and seamless connectivity.
As Oman accelerates its Vision 2040 goals, the Golden Residency Programme is set to be a game-changer, transforming the Sultanate into a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.
