--- title: Permanent Residency / Settlement — Oman (2026) description: Free complete guide to the Permanent Residency / Settlement visa for Oman. Eligibility, costs, documents, process, and FAQ. Updated 2026. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Oman flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fom.png&w=3840&q=75]OMAN LONG-TERM GOLDEN & SILVER RESIDENCY (INVESTOR PROGRAM) Category: Residency · Processing time: 2-4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal). Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal ↗ [https://evisa.rop.gov.om/] Review due soon 3 min readCommunity feedback: open Save visa to plan Visa decisions require official verification MigrantIQ provides general migration information, not legal advice. Always verify critical steps with official government sources or a licensed advisor before paying fees or submitting documents. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report an issue [/contact/] AI-assisted. Parts of this page may be drafted with AI and editor-reviewed. Always confirm rules, fees, and hours on official government sources before you act. How we use AI [/about/ai/] · Editorial standards [/about/editorial-standards/] Apply through official authority Royal Oman Police, Directorate General of Passports & Residency Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-24. Apply on official site → [https://evisa.rop.gov.om/] Visa type Residency Processing time 2-4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal). Fees Tier_1_10_Year_Filing_Fee: OMR 551 Validity 10 years for the Tier-1 Golden Visa; 5 years for the Tier-2 Silver Visa / Retiree tracks. Stay duration Long-term (Renewable indefinitely as long as the base underlying property asset or investment capital remains legally active). Entry type Confirm single/multiple entry rules Insurance Confirm if required Bookmark Save this visa to My Plan OVERVIEW Authorizes extended multi-year self-sponsored residency and business operation privileges within the Sultanate. Path to PR/Citizenship: No direct track (Citizenship remains heavily restricted * Leads to permanent residency: No * Requires job offer: No * Language required: No * Minimum education: N/A * Financial requirement: OMR 500,000 minimum for the 10-year tier; OMR 250,000 minimum for the 5-year tier; or a verified OMR 4,000 monthly passive income for the over-60 retirement path. * Accommodation proof: Yes (Requires property title deed or verified housing tenancy registration records in Oman). ESTIMATED COSTS * - Tier_1_10_Year_Filing_Fee: OMR 551 * - Tier_2_5_Year_Filing_Fee: OMR 326 * - ROP_Medical_Vetting_Fee: OMR 30 * - Civil_ID_Card_Fee: OMR 10 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS * - Valid Passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining and blank pages) * - Recent color photographs against a clear white background * - Official property title deed or real estate certification approved under Decision No. 87/2026 * - Attested bank statement proofs tracking capital origins and continuous liquidity * - Apostilled or embassy-attested Police Clearance Certificate from the home country/residence * - Approved local medical fitness certificate from a Royal Oman Police recognized center APPLICATION STEPS 1. Execute a qualifying investment (Property purchase inside an Integrated Tourism Complex, corporate capital allocation, or bond buy) matching the targeted tier. 2. Compile certified, attested personal background clearances and localized financial audit logs. 3. Submit the electronic application file through the official Invest Oman digital platform. 4. Pay the relevant government tier fee (OMR 551 for Tier 1 or OMR 326 for Tier 2). 5. Upon digital pre-approval, enter Oman within 3 months of visa issuance. 6. Undergo mandatory medical screening at an approved facility and register biometrics at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) General Directorate of Passports & Residency to receive the physical Civil ID card. Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Royal Oman Police, Directorate General of Passports & Residency → [https://evisa.rop.gov.om/] TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIREMENT * Mandatory: Confirm with official source * Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules * Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions * Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority EMBASSY, CONSULATE & APPOINTMENTS Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees. Open appointment or official portal → [https://evisa.rop.gov.om/] Browse foreign embassies in Oman (MigrantIQ directory) → [/embassies/in/oman/] Directory listings are for planning only — not legal advice. Confirm jurisdiction and appointment rules on the official portal. Application checklist TRACK YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT PREPARATION Check items off as you prepare. Progress is saved in this browser and can be synced from My Plan. 0 / 16 complete * Confirm Permanent Residency / Settlement requirements on the official Oman immigration source.Royal Oman Police, Directorate General of Passports & Residency * Review the eligibility rules and note anything that needs evidence.Check whether this pathway accepts self-sponsored applicants. * Book or gather language test evidence.Often a language and civics requirement at residency stage * Prepare document: Valid Passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining and blank pages)Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Recent color photographs against a clear white backgroundCheck whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Official property title deed or real estate certification approved under Decision No. 87/2026Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Attested bank statement proofs tracking capital origins and continuous liquidityCheck whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Apostilled or embassy-attested Police Clearance Certificate from the home country/residenceCheck whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Approved local medical fitness certificate from a Royal Oman Police recognized centerCheck whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Complete step: Execute a qualifying investment (Property purchase inside an Integrated Tourism Complex, corporate capital allocation, or bond buy) matching the targeted tier. * Complete step: Compile certified, attested personal background clearances and localized financial audit logs. * Complete step: Submit the electronic application file through the official Invest Oman digital platform. * Complete step: Pay the relevant government tier fee (OMR 551 for Tier 1 or OMR 326 for Tier 2). * Complete step: Upon digital pre-approval, enter Oman within 3 months of visa issuance. * Pay only through official channels and save receipts.Avoid bank transfers to personal accounts or agents promising guaranteed approval. * Save a full copy of forms, uploads, payment receipts, and appointment confirmations. Clear checklistSync checklist in My Plan → [/plan/] GET VISA CHECKLIST UPDATES Receive relevant reminders and source updates for Permanent Residency / Settlement in Oman. Get reminders BENEFITS & WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS * - Indefinite or long-term right to remain * - Unrestricted right to work in most destinations * - Access to public healthcare and education at resident rates * - Pathway to citizenship after additional qualifying period Trust & safety BEFORE YOU PAY OR SUBMIT DOCUMENTS Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract. Official portal → [https://evisa.rop.gov.om/] RELEVANT LAWS * Work Authorisation Rules [/laws/oman/work-authorisation-rules/] Employment · Severity: Critical In Oman, obtaining the right to work involves more than just having a visa for entry. A visa that permits entry does not automatically grant the holder the right to engage in paid employment or other work-related… * Tax Residency and Income Reporting [/laws/oman/tax-residency-and-income-reporting/] Tax · Severity: High In Oman, tax residency applies to individuals who live in the country for a specified duration or who engage in work locally. If you stay in Oman for more than 183 days in a tax year, you may be considered a tax… * Immigration Status and Overstay Rules [/laws/oman/immigration-status-and-overstay-rules/] Immigration · Severity: Critical Your right to stay in Oman is determined by the specific visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you possess. You should comprehend the terms associated with your immigration status to avoid… ACTIVE SCAM ALERTS * Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge [/scam-alerts/oman/document-translation-notary-overcharge/]Medium In Oman, newcomers often fall victim to scams involving document translation, notarisation, and apostille services. Dishonest agents may overcharge for these essential services, exploiting the vulnerability of visa… * Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee [/scam-alerts/oman/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/]Medium In Oman, a scam has emerged involving individuals posing as airport staff, immigration officials, or travel agents. These scammers claim that newcomers must pay a special fee to enter the country, expedite their border… * Fake University or Scholarship Letter [/scam-alerts/oman/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/]Medium In Oman, a concerning scam involves fraudsters who promise prospective students admission to universities or scholarships. These scammers often pose as unofficial agents, claiming to facilitate student visas or… * Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract [/scam-alerts/oman/rental-deposit-before-viewing/]Medium In Oman, a common scam involves fraudulent rental listings that target newcomers, students, families, and remote workers. Scammers post attractive advertisements for apartments, often accompanied by enticing photos.… QUICK ELIGIBILITY CHECK Use this self-check for Permanent Residency / Settlement. It does not replace official legal assessment. I have a qualifying job offerI have required language test evidence Education LevelHigh schoolDiplomaBachelor or higher Result: Likely eligible baseline COMMON REJECTION REASONS * - Selling off or transferring the ownership of the qualifying real estate or investment asset before the visa duration expires (causes instant card cancellation). * - Purchasing real estate that sits outside the government-designated Freehold or Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) zones. * - Failing local health checks or testing positive for communicable medical conditions during post-arrival ROP screening. * - Sponsoring a corporate entity that is found in non-compliance with statutory Omanization employment ratios. APPLICATION TIPS * - Under the major June 2026 legal adjustments, do not wait for complete title deed registry if you bought a unit still being finalized; request an official developer and authority certification to apply for the off-plan temporary residency track. * - Unlike normal expat employees, Golden Visa holders are completely exempt from the standard rule that cancels residency if spent outside Oman for longer than 6 consecutive months. * - When bringing over family members, note that Tier-1 10-year holders can sponsor dependent children and parents with far looser age-cap restrictions compared to normal corporate employment Visas. * - Ensure all marriage and birth certifications are fully attested by your home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the nearest Oman Embassy before booking travel to Muscat. SOURCES & REFERENCES Use these references for verification. 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Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO IS PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT FOR? This visa is designed for applicants matching Residency pathway criteria. HOW LONG DOES PROCESSING TAKE? Typical processing time is 2-4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal)., subject to documentation quality and application volume. WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FIRST? Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting. LANGUAGE TESTS * - Often a language and civics requirement at residency stage CONTINUE PLANNING * All visas for Oman [/visas/oman/] * Oman laws hub [/laws/oman/] * Oman scam alerts [/scam-alerts/oman/] Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. 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