Golden Visa Through Property Investment: What Buyers Need to Know

For a lot of international buyers, the appeal of Oman real estate isn't purely financial — it's tied to the possibility of longer-term residency through Oman's property-linked residency programme. Requirements can be adjusted by Omani authorities over time, so treat this as a general overview rather than a substitute for current, official guidance.

The general idea

Oman's residency-by-investment framework offers long-term, renewable residency to buyers of qualifying property within an Integrated Tourism Complex. As widely reported, a property valued at OMR 250,000 or more can qualify for a five-year renewable permit, while OMR 500,000 or more can qualify for the ten-year Golden Visa, extending to immediate family.

What tends to matter for eligibility

• The property must be located within a government-approved Integrated Tourism Complex.
• The property (or combined properties) must meet the minimum value threshold set by Omani authorities for your chosen tier.
• The property generally needs to be owned outright, or financed through specific approved arrangements.
• Applications are handled through official Omani government channels, not through the developer or broker directly.

If Golden Visa eligibility is part of your reason for buying, confirm current thresholds directly with a licensed Omani legal advisor before you commit — rules are set and adjusted by the Omani government, and older criteria may not automatically apply today.