US EditionHow Gulf Countries Are Tempting Investors as Oman Launches Golden Visa
Oman's new Golden Visa offers 5- or 10-year renewable residency to investors and families without local sponsors, alongside digital reforms to reduce business costs and boost transparency.
- Oman launched its Golden Residency visa programme on August 31, 2025, in Salalah to attract foreign investment and talent.
- The programme follows long-term residence initiatives in the UAE and Bahrain and requires a minimum economic contribution starting at $235,000.
- Oman offers two tiers: a 10-year residency for investments of at least 500,000 Omani riyals and a 5-year residency for investments starting at 250,000 riyals in real estate or business.
- Mubarak bin Mohammed Al-Douhani explained that the initiative is designed to create a consistent and encouraging business climate that enables investors to achieve sustainable development and enduring success.
- This programme, alongside initiatives supporting Omani companies and digital services, positions Oman to diversify its economy and enhance its appeal as a Gulf investment destination.
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Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors
Muscat: Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the country grow its business and digital services. The programme will launch alongside the Al Majida Companies initiative, which helps strong Omani companies expand, and a new service that lets businesses transfer their commercial registrations online through the Oman Business p…
Oman launches Golden Visa to attract investors; fees, tiers, duration explained
The country also plans to introduce the ‘Majid Companies’ initiative and the electronic authentication service for transferring commercial registration ownership via the ‘Invest Oman’ platform.
Oman joins Gulf’s golden visa push to attract foreign capital
Oman is the latest Gulf nation to roll out a golden visa in the race to attract foreign capital and diversify its economy. The initiative offers five- and 10-year visas to investors who put significant money into real estate, commercial investment, or long-term bank deposits — at least 250,000 Omani rials ($650,000), with more details expected to be announced on Aug. 31.The move comes as Muscat’s finances look sturdier: sovereign debt is down, I…
Oman will launch ‘Golden Residency’ program to attract investors
JEDDAH: Oman will launch its “Golden Residency” program for investors on Aug. 31, in a move designed to attract foreign capital, boost economic growth, and position the country as a leading global business hub. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will unveil the residency program alongside the “Mujeedah Companies” initiative for high-performing firms
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