Oman’s recently launched 10-year Golden Residency programme is attracting rising interest from global investors, entrepreneurs and internationally mobile families, three months after its rollout.
Positioned under Oman Vision 2040, the initiative is designed to offer long-term stability, transparent regulation and a secure base for investment in one of the region’s more politically neutral and economically steady markets.
The residency scheme grants long-term status to eligible applicants in return for a minimum investment of US$520,000. Investors can qualify through seven routes, including purchasing completed real estate in Integrated Tourism Complexes, establishing a registered company in Oman, buying government development bonds, investing in listed securities on the Muscat Stock Exchange or placing a five-year fixed-term deposit in a licensed Omani bank.
Oman’s 10-year visa gains traction
Applicants may also gain eligibility by owning a company that employs at least 50 Omani nationals or through nomination under Oman’s Foreign Capital Investment Law, provided capital requirements are met.
A key feature of the scheme is its broad family coverage. Successful applicants can sponsor their spouse and children of any age, acquire additional property outside designated tourism zones and hire up to three domestic workers without a local sponsor.
The offer also includes fast-track immigration access and extended visit visas for wider family members, which officials say sets it apart from many global residency-by-investment models.
The application process is fully digital, allowing prospective residents to submit documents, track applications and interact with dedicated relationship managers online. The programme is supported by Migrate World, which provides due diligence and relocation guidance to ensure compliance with international investor mobility standards.
Oman’s strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and the Middle East is a major draw, providing access to more than 2.6 billion consumers and key trade corridors. Investors have also been encouraged by the country’s regulatory stability, strong institutions and the long-term strength of the Omani rial. Quality-of-life ratings, including safety, climate and purchasing power, are further enhancing its appeal.
Officials say early demand aligns with national priorities to attract capital and skills into sectors such as renewable energy, logistics, advanced manufacturing, tourism and mining. Requirements linked to the employment of Omani nationals are intended to support wider human capital goals, while oversight measures aim to improve governance among participating companies.
Early indications suggest the initiative is on track to become a significant component of the country’s investment landscape as Vision 2040 progresses.
