Muscat 1 September 2025 — Oman has officially launched the 10-Year Golden Residency programme—a transformative national initiative that enhances Oman’s stature as a premier long-term investment hub in the Gulf and beyond. This major national programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and grants a renewable 10-year residency to international investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who aspire to build a long-term presence and contribute meaningfully to Oman’s diversified economy.
Designed as a catalyst for stronger global economic ties, the Golden Residency initiative builds a foundation for durable partnerships between Oman and the world’s business leaders. The programme offers investors and their families the opportunity to enjoy a secure and high-quality lifestyle in one of the region’s most politically stable and economically promising countries. Long-term residency empowers participants to establish permanent roots while supporting Oman’s long-term development priorities.
As global mobility and migration trends shift in the wake of economic volatility, high inflation, and oversaturation in traditional markets, Oman is fast emerging as a competitive alternative. According to global insights, over 10% of global migrants now target the Gulf, and Oman stands out as a rare convergence of opportunity and livability. The country ranks 4th globally in the 2024 Quality of Life Index (Numbeo)—and offers one of the world’s top three strongest currencies, world-class healthcare and education, and a regulatory environment that supports 100% foreign ownership in key sectors.
Oman is internationally respected for its neutrality, safety, and genuine hospitality. Positioned at the junction of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Oman offers access to over 2.6 billion consumers—making it a natural gateway for regional and international investment expansion.
Residency holders are welcomed into a nation widely recognized for its neutrality, personal safety, and authentic hospitality. Positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Oman offers seamless access to over 2.6 billion consumers—making it a natural gateway for regional and international investment expansion.
The programme provides seven investment-based routes to residency. These include real estate purchases in Integrated Tourism Complexes (residential, commercial, or hospitality), company formation within Oman, acquisition of Government Development Bonds, or shares traded on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Other routes include maintaining a fixed-term deposit with a licensed bank in Oman, operating a business that employs a minimum of 50 Omani citizens, or receiving a nomination by a company regulated under the Foreign Capital Investment Law for key personnel or partners.
Applicants must meet a minimum capital threshold of OMR 200,000 (approximately USD 520,000). In exchange, they receive full foreign ownership of their investments, direct access to essential government services, and customized support via the Invest Oman platform—the official one-stop shop for strategic investments.
To further streamline the process, Oman has appointed Migrate World as the programme’s operational partner. As a global leader in investment migration, Migrate World offers comprehensive application support, eligibility screening, and relocation advisory to ensure a smooth and transparent investor experience. Their involvement adds technical expertise, global reach, and operational excellence to the programme’s rollout.
Eligible investors will find a wealth of opportunities across Oman’s future-facing sectors. These include sustainable tourism, digital technology, logistics, renewable energy, mining, fisheries, and real estate. Underpinned by a stable political system, long-range infrastructure planning, and policy frameworks that prioritize sustainability and innovation, Oman’s investment landscape is as dynamic as it is dependable.
As part of its wider Vision 2040 agenda, Oman is expanding its global economic footprint. The Golden Residency initiative marks a defining step in this journey—one that combines forward-thinking policy, practical investor incentives, and a clear invitation to live, grow, and thrive in one of the Middle East’s most future-ready nations.