Oman Long-Term Golden & Silver Residency (Investor Program)
Category: Residency · Processing time: 2–4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal).
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Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Passports & Residency
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-24.
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
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Insurance
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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
- Execute a qualifying investment (Property purchase inside an Integrated Tourism Complex, corporate capital allocation, or bond buy) matching the targeted tier.
- Compile certified, attested personal background clearances and localized financial audit logs.
- Submit the electronic application file through the official Invest Oman digital platform.
- Pay the relevant government tier fee (OMR 551 for Tier 1 or OMR 326 for Tier 2).
- Upon digital pre-approval, enter Oman within 3 months of visa issuance.
- 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 →
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 →Browse foreign embassies in Oman (MigrantIQ directory) →
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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.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Oman depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission autom
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Oman, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Oman for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Oman, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Oman, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border check
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Oman through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processin
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Oman, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Permanent Residency / Settlement. It does not replace official legal assessment.
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. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Royal Oman Police — Directorate General of Passports & Residency
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Residency pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 2–4 weeks (Fast-tracked via the unified Invest Oman portal)., subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.