# Oman Golden Visa Costs and Requirements 2026

The Oman Golden Visa requires a minimum investment of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000) for a renewable 10-year residence permit, set by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in 2025 and replacing the older OMR 500,000 and OMR 250,000 tiers. Qualifying routes include a business, property in tourism zones, bonds or listed shares, a fixed-term deposit or employing 50 or more Omanis, and the family is included without limits on age or number. Oman has no personal income tax until the end of 2027.

- The Oman Golden Visa gives a renewable **10-year** residence permit from a minimum investment of **OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000)**, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
- The former OMR 500,000 and OMR 250,000 tiers are superseded; one programme minimum now applies.
- Qualifying routes include a business, property in tourism zones, bonds or listed shares, a fixed-term deposit, a company employing 50 or more Omanis, and nomination by a company that has itself invested in Oman.
- Beyond the investment, budget for the government application fee in force at the time, the medical test, health insurance, document attestation and route-specific costs.
- Family members are included **without restrictions on age or number**, and holders may own property outside the Integrated Tourism Complexes.
- Oman has no personal income tax today, but a **5% personal income tax** on high earners takes effect on **1 January 2028** under Royal Decree No. 56/2025.
- The Golden Visa is residency, not citizenship: it does not give an Omani passport.

## What is the Oman Golden Visa?

The Oman Golden Visa, officially the Golden Residency Program, is a renewable 10-year residence permit for foreign investors and their families, granted from a minimum investment of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000). The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion announced the [OMR 200,000 minimum and the ten-year renewable residency](https://tejarah.gov.om/en/media/news/m4peoqcsjjn94obkfvjym0mg) in September 2025.

The permit is not tied to an employer, so holders can live in Oman, run a business and manage their investments on their own terms. It is a residence permit, not citizenship: it does not give an Omani passport, and Oman does not offer citizenship by investment. Applications are made online through the official [Golden Residency Program portal](https://omanresidence.gov.om/en-us/), and the Royal Oman Police carries out the security clearance and issues residence cards. For the full programme profile, see our [Oman Golden Visa programme page](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/oman-golden-visa).

## How much does the Oman Golden Visa cost in 2026?

The Oman Golden Visa costs a minimum qualifying investment of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000) in 2026, plus government fees and practical costs such as the medical test, health insurance and document attestation. The former tiers of OMR 500,000 and OMR 250,000, still quoted in older guides, have been superseded by this single programme minimum.

The investment is the capital you commit to a qualifying asset, such as property, a company, bonds, shares or a deposit. It is not a fee paid to the government, and it remains your asset. The government application fee is separate and is paid through the official portal at the rate in force when you apply. Because fee schedules can change, Mirabello Consultancy confirms the current amount for each applicant and each dependant before the file is submitted, rather than relying on figures repeated online.

| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qualifying investment | OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000) minimum | Single programme minimum set by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion; one investment covers the family |
| Government application fee | Fee in force at the time of application | Paid through the official Oman Residence portal; confirmed before submission |
| Medical fitness test | Per person, at an approved centre in Oman | Required as part of the residency process |
| Health insurance | Varies by insurer, age and cover | Required for every resident; premiums rise with age |
| Documents | Attestation and certified Arabic translation | Police clearance, marriage and birth certificates, proof of funds |
| Route-specific costs | Depends on the route | For example property transfer and registration costs, company set-up costs, or bank and custody charges |

The total budget therefore depends on the route and the size of the family. A property purchase, for example, brings transfer and registration costs, while a company route brings set-up and licensing costs. Our advisers prepare a full cost schedule for your route at consultation, so there are no surprises after you commit funds.

## Which investment routes qualify for the Oman Golden Visa?

Six routes qualify for the Oman Golden Visa: investing in a business, owning property in tourism zones, buying bonds or listed shares, holding a fixed-term deposit, employing 50 or more Omanis, or being nominated by a company that has itself invested in Oman. The official [Oman Residence portal](https://omanresidence.gov.om/en-us/) lists these pathways, and the OMR 200,000 programme minimum applies to the qualifying investment.

| Route | What qualifies | Best suited to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business or company investment | Establishing or investing in a company, with 100% foreign ownership available | Entrepreneurs and active investors |
| Real estate | Property in tourism zones, including units within Integrated Tourism Complexes | Buyers who want a home and residency in one purchase |
| Bonds or listed shares | Omani government bonds or shares listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange | Portfolio investors |
| Fixed-term deposit | A fixed-term deposit with a bank in Oman | Investors who prefer capital held in cash |
| Employment of Omanis | A company that employs 50 or more Omani nationals | Established business owners |
| Company nomination | Nomination by a company that has invested in Oman | Partners and senior professionals of a company that has invested in Oman |

The exact holding period and documentary evidence for each route are confirmed at application, and our team checks them against the rules in force before you commit capital. Earlier versions of this guide described a separate route for specialised professionals and an income-based route for retirees; neither is listed among the investment routes on the official Golden Residency pages today. Retirees have been eligible for long-term investor residency since the [Investor Residency Programme opened in 2021](https://archive.fm.gov.om/en/1780/), but the current retiree conditions are not published on the official channels. Our guide to the [Oman retirement visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/oman-retirement-visa) explains the options for retirees in detail.

## What are the requirements for the Oman Golden Visa?

The main requirements for the Oman Golden Visa are a qualifying investment of at least OMR 200,000, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, a medical fitness test in Oman, health insurance and proof of the lawful source of the funds invested. Dependants need the documents that prove their relationship to the main applicant.

- **Qualifying investment:** evidence of the property title, company registration, bond or share holding, or fixed-term deposit, meeting the OMR 200,000 programme minimum.
- **Valid passport:** for the main applicant and every dependant, with enough validity to cover the application and the issue of the residence card.
- **Police clearance certificate:** from the country of nationality and, where relevant, the country of residence, attested and translated into Arabic.
- **Medical fitness test:** completed at an approved medical centre in Oman.
- **Health insurance:** valid cover in Oman for the applicant and each dependant.
- **Source of funds:** documents showing how the invested capital was earned, which is standard in any well-regulated residency programme.
- **Family documents:** marriage and birth certificates for dependants, attested and translated.

Mirabello Consultancy runs a confidential pre-assessment of every file before any investment is made, so that eligibility, source of funds and the right route are settled at the outset.

## How do you apply for the Oman Golden Visa?

You apply for the Oman Golden Visa online through the official Oman Residence platform, after choosing a route and making or evidencing the qualifying investment. The process follows seven clear steps, and each one can be prepared in advance with the right documents.

- **Confirm eligibility and route:** review your profile, nationality, family and investment plans, and choose the most suitable route.
- **Make or evidence the investment:** property purchase, company investment, bonds, shares or deposit, meeting the OMR 200,000 programme minimum.
- **Prepare documents:** passports, police clearance, proof of investment and source of funds, and family certificates, all attested and translated where required.
- **Submit online:** apply through the official Oman Residence portal and pay the government fee in force at the time.
- **Medical fitness test:** complete the test at an approved medical centre in Oman.
- **Security clearance:** the Royal Oman Police carries out background checks.
- **Approval and residence card:** receive the residence card for yourself and your dependants, then arrange local registrations.

Processing times depend on the route and on how complete the file is. We give each client a realistic timeline at consultation, based on current practice, and prepare the file so that it can be assessed without requests for further information.

Weighing the Oman Golden Visa against other residency options? [Book your free consultation with Mirabello Consultancy](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation) and we will prepare a cost schedule for your route and family.

## Can you include your family in the Oman Golden Visa?

Yes. The Oman Golden Visa includes family members without restrictions on age or number, according to the [Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion](https://tejarah.gov.om/en/media/news/m4peoqcsjjn94obkfvjym0mg), and a single qualifying investment covers the family. Adult children can therefore be included, which many residency programmes in the region do not allow.

Each dependant still provides passports, relationship documents, a medical test and health insurance. For larger families, this makes the programme one of the more efficient long-term residency options in the Gulf, because the capital requirement does not rise with each additional family member.

## What are the benefits of the Oman Golden Visa?

The main benefits of the Oman Golden Visa are a renewable 10-year residence permit, family inclusion without restrictions on age or number, full ownership of businesses and real estate, the right to own property outside Integrated Tourism Complexes, special immigration lanes and the right to employ three domestic workers.

- **Long-term stability:** ten years of residency, renewable, independent of an employer.
- **Property rights:** Golden Residency holders may own property outside the Integrated Tourism Complexes, where other foreign buyers are generally limited to the complexes. Our guide to [foreign property ownership in Oman](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/oman-foreign-property-ownership-2026) explains the rules.
- **Business freedom:** full ownership of businesses, with full legal rights to repatriate capital and profits.
- **Everyday privileges:** special immigration lanes, the right to employ three domestic workers and access to government e-services through a single platform.
- **A stable base:** Oman offers safety, a calm pace of life and a strategic location between Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Our overview of [Oman's new Golden Visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/oman-new-golden-visa) covers how the 2025 relaunch changed the programme.

## What taxes apply to Oman Golden Visa holders?

Oman does not levy personal income tax today, so individual residents pay no tax on their personal income until the end of 2027. From 1 January 2028, [Royal Decree No. 56/2025](https://tms.taxoman.gov.om/portal/w/issuance-of-personal-income-tax-pit-law) introduces a personal income tax of 5% on taxable income for individuals whose annual income exceeds a high threshold.

The Oman Tax Authority states that around 99% of the population will not be subject to the personal income tax. Companies are taxed separately: the [Oman Tax Authority](https://tms.taxoman.gov.om/portal/tax-rate) sets corporate income tax at 15% of net taxable income, with a reduced rate for small enterprises that meet specific conditions. Investors with substantial income should plan for 2028 rather than treat Oman as permanently tax-free, and should take advice on their position in their home country. Mirabello Consultancy coordinates with qualified tax advisers where a client's structure requires it, and our [Oman taxation guide for investors](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/blog/oman-taxation-guide-for-investors) covers the wider system.

## How does the Oman Golden Visa compare with other programmes?

The Oman Golden Visa compares well with other Gulf residency programmes for investors who value a single OMR 200,000 minimum, family inclusion without restrictions on age or number, and a quieter pace of life. The [UAE Golden Visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/united-arab-emirates-golden-visa) suits those who want a larger international city, while [Saudi Premium Residency](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/saudi-arabia-premium-residency---saudi-golden-visa) suits those with business or family ties to the Kingdom.

Investors who want a European base often compare Oman with the [Portugal Golden Visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/portugal-golden-residence-permit) or the [Greece Golden Visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/greece-golden-visa-by-investment). To see every long-term residency option side by side, read our ranking of the [best golden visa investment programmes](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/best-golden-visa-investment-programs). If a second passport is the goal, our ranking of the [best citizenship by investment programmes](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/best-citizenship-by-investment-programs) covers the routes that lead to citizenship.

## What should you check before applying?

Before applying for the Oman Golden Visa, check four points: the current government fees and route conditions, the source-of-funds evidence for your investment, the cost of health insurance for every family member, and your tax position from 2028. None of these is an obstacle, but each shapes the right plan.

- **An evolving programme:** the Golden Residency was relaunched in 2025, and conditions and procedures can be updated. We check the rules in force before each application.
- **Residency, not citizenship:** Oman does not offer citizenship by investment. Naturalisation is a separate, demanding process that requires long residence and Arabic, and approvals are rare.
- **Older figures online:** many guides still quote the superseded OMR 500,000 and OMR 250,000 tiers. The current programme minimum is OMR 200,000.
- **Tax from 2028:** the 5% personal income tax applies only above a high income threshold, but investors with large incomes should model its effect.

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In summary

The Oman Golden Visa offers investors and families a stable, long-term base in the Gulf: a renewable 10-year residence permit from a single minimum of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000), with family included without restrictions on age or number and wider property rights. The true cost also includes the government fee in force at the time, the medical test, health insurance and route-specific costs, and investors with large incomes should plan for the 5% personal income tax on high earners from 1 January 2028. Mirabello Consultancy can confirm the current fees and conditions for your route and manage the application from start to finish. [Book your free consultation](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation).

Frequently asked questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Oman Golden Visa cost?

The Oman Golden Visa requires a minimum qualifying investment of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000), set by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. On top of the investment, applicants pay the government application fee in force at the time, the medical fitness test, health insurance, document attestation and any route-specific costs.

### Is the minimum still OMR 500,000 for property or OMR 250,000 for a deposit?

No. Those tiers belong to the earlier structure and have been superseded. The current Golden Residency applies a single programme minimum of OMR 200,000 (about USD 520,000) for a renewable 10-year residence permit.

### Which investments qualify for the Oman Golden Visa?

The official Oman Residence portal lists six routes: starting or investing in a business, owning property in tourism zones, buying bonds or listed shares, holding a fixed-term deposit, employing 50 or more Omanis, and nomination by a company that has itself invested in Oman.

### Can I include my family in the Oman Golden Visa?

Yes. The Golden Residency includes family members without restrictions on age or number, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and one qualifying investment covers the family. Each dependant provides the standard supporting documents, a medical test and health insurance.

### Do Oman Golden Visa holders pay income tax?

Oman does not levy personal income tax today, so individual residents pay no tax on personal income until the end of 2027. From 1 January 2028, Royal Decree No. 56/2025 introduces a 5% personal income tax for individuals whose annual income exceeds a high threshold. The Oman Tax Authority states that around 99% of the population will not be subject to it. Companies pay corporate income tax at 15% of net taxable income.

### Does the Oman Golden Visa lead to citizenship or a passport?

No. The Golden Visa is a residence permit and does not give an Omani passport. Oman does not offer citizenship by investment, and naturalisation is a separate, demanding process that requires long residence and Arabic, with rare approvals.

### Can retirees apply for the Oman Golden Visa?

Yes. Retirees can qualify through any of the investment routes from OMR 200,000. Oman has also recognised retirees within its long-term residency framework since 2021, but the current retiree conditions are not published on the official Golden Residency pages, so they must be confirmed with the authorities before applying.

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