Oman has officially entered the wealth migration industry with the launch of its Golden Visa programme, announced on August 31, 2025, at the Sustainable Business Environment Forum in Salalah.
The initiative is a central part of the Sultanate’s Vision 2040 strategy to diversify the economy, reduce reliance on oil, and attract long-term investment.
The programme offers flexible routes for investors, entrepreneurs, and retirees, with family-inclusive residency rights and clear investment thresholds.
Investment Options
Ten-Year Residency: Requires OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3M) invested in real estate, companies, government bonds, or through creating a business that employs at least 50 Omani citizens.
Five-Year Residency: Requires OMR 250,000 (USD 650K) in property or company shares. A special pathway is available for retirees over 60 with several years of residence in Oman and a monthly income of OMR 4,000.
Visa fees are set at OMR 551 for ten years and OMR 326 for five years, with renewals available if criteria are maintained.
Oman’s move places it alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE, strengthening the Gulf’s position in attracting global talent and capital.
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Notably, Oman’s decision to launch a Golden Visa programme marks a strategic step in redefining its role within the regional investment landscape. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE already offering similar pathways to attract foreign capital and talent, Oman’s entry signals both competition and complementarity in the Gulf’s wealth migration industry.
By structuring its residency options around capital inflows, enterprise creation, and job generation, the Sultanate is positioning itself as an accessible yet forward-looking destination for investors seeking stability and growth. Anchored in the broader framework of Vision 2040, the programme reflects Oman’s ambition to transition from an oil-dependent economy to a diversified, innovation-driven state.
By coupling long-term residency with investments in real estate, capital markets, and citizen employment, Oman is not only opening its doors to global investors but also ensuring alignment with its national development priorities.
The move also underscores the country’s intent to redefine its economic model balancing tradition with global integration.
