Oman Golden Residency: 10-Year Visa Requirements and Investment Routes

Oman's Golden Residency is a renewable 10-year residence programme for qualifying investors, business owners and entrepreneurs. The current official programme uses a minimum investment threshold of OMR 200,000 and recognises several routes, including qualifying real estate, investment in an Omani company, government bonds, listed shares and a fixed-term bank deposit.

At a glance

• The residence period is 10 years and the programme is renewable.
• The current published minimum investment threshold is OMR 200,000.
• Official routes include qualifying property, an Oman-registered company, government development bonds, listed shares and a fixed-term deposit.
• A business employing at least 50 Omanis and certain company-nomination cases are also listed as qualifying routes.
• Spouses and children can be included under the programme.
• The government portal currently lists OMR 500 for the 10-year investor visa stage.

What is Oman Golden Residency?

Golden Residency is a dedicated long-term residence programme rather than a generic name for every investor or property visa in Oman. The official Golden Residency portal presents it as a 10-year residence framework for investors, entrepreneurs and business owners.

The current programme was introduced in its renewed form in 2025. According to the Ministry's programme statement, the current minimum investment requirement is OMR 200,000.

This matters because older online material still refers to OMR 500,000 for a 10-year investor residence. That figure belongs to the earlier investor residence framework and should not be used as the current Golden Residency threshold.

Who is the programme designed for?

The programme suits investors who want a long-term residence position tied to a substantial investment in Oman. It is particularly relevant when residency is part of a wider business, property or capital-allocation decision rather than the only objective.

An applicant should first decide whether the underlying investment is intended to be operational or passive. A business or company route creates a different risk and documentation profile from property, securities or a fixed deposit.

Golden Residency may also be attractive to families because the official programme allows the qualifying investor to include a spouse and children. The Ministry's published description states that children are included without age or number restrictions.

Which investment routes qualify?

The official programme recognises several distinct investment routes. Each route should be assessed on its own evidence requirements rather than assuming that one generic OMR 200,000 proof works in every case.