Middle East
Oman immigration and visa guide
Oman features the Investor Residency Programme offering 5-year and 10-year self-sponsored renewable residency visas, along with standard employment visas and 0% personal tax.
Royal Oman Police (ROP) & Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP)
- Processing time
- 2 – 5 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- No
Visa options in Oman
Key requirements
- For 10-Year Investor Visa: investment of at least OMR 500,000 (~$1.3M USD) in company equity or real estate
- For 5-Year Investor Visa: investment of at least OMR 250,000 (~$650,000 USD) in real estate or government bonds
- Clean criminal record and medical clearance issued by an approved GAMCA / ROP clinic
How to apply for a Oman visa: step by step
- 1
Invest in Oman Portal Application
Submit investment verification to MOCIIP online portal or Royal Oman Police eVisa portal.
1 - 2 weeks
- 2
Biometrics & Civil Status Card
Complete fingerprinting and photograph at Directorate General of Civil Status in Muscat.
1 week
- 3
Investor Residency Card Grant
Receive 5-year or 10-year renewable self-sponsored investor card with family sponsorship rights.
Immediate post-biometrics
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
Can I sponsor my family under Oman’s Investor Residency?
Yes. Both 5-year and 10-year investor residence holders can sponsor their spouses and children without age limits, as well as their first-degree parents.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Oman. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Royal Oman Police (ROP) & Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Royal Oman Police (ROP) & Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) on the official website before applying.