Investor Residency Program

The Sultanate of Oman offers two Investor Residence Programs (IRP) through real estate and commercial investment. These five and ten-year residency permits are available to non-Omani citizens on a renewable basis subject to applicants meeting specific criteria.

Residency by Investment

The aim of Oman’s IRP is to attract high-impact foreign investment that helps create jobs and wealth and enhances the country’s standard of living.

The right to:

Work in Oman without the requirement of a local sponsor.
Conduct business activities in Oman.
Be issued with Oman residence permits for the investor’s first-degree relatives.
Open an Omani bank account.
Own property outside Oman’s designated integrated tourism complexes.
Be issued with Omani visitor visas for the investor’s relatives.
Employ domestic workers.

The applicant must comply with the laws regulating investment in the Sultanate of Oman.
The applicant must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
The applicant must hold valid health insurance for him/herself as well as any accompanying family members for the duration of the residency period.
Evaluated by the Investment Services Centre at Tejarah the applicant’s commercial investment must add value to the Omani economy.
The IRP does not entitle the applicant to Omani citizenship.

Tier I

The validity of Oman’s Tier One IRP is ten (10) years, subject to extension.
Under the IRP, the fee to obtain an Oman residence card is RO500 (US$1,295) for the applicant and RO100 (US$259) for each first-degree relative.
The residence card to be renewed electronically every three (3) years.

Tier I: Terms & Conditions

To be eligible for Oman’s Tier One IRP, an investor must:
Make an investment of not less than RO500,000 (US$1,295,336) in a limited liability company, public joint-stock company or government bonds. ●
Or Buy a property in Oman to the value of RO500,000 (US$1,295,336)
Or Establish a company employing a minimum of 50 Omani nationals – specification of company capital not required.
In order to qualify for Tier I, applicants must pass a stringent due diligence process.

Tier II

The validity of Oman’s Tier Two IRP is five (5) years, subject to extension
Under the IRP, the fee to obtain an Oman residence card is RO300 (US$833) for the applicant and RO50 (US$138) for each first-degree relative.
The residence card to be renewed electronically every two (2) years.

Tier II: Terms & Conditions

To be eligible for Oman’s Tier Two IRP, an investor must:
Make an investment of not less than RO250,000 (US$647,668) in a limited liability company or public joint-stock company.
Or Buy a property in Oman to the value of RO250,000 (US$647,688)
Or Expatriates workers currently residing in Oman who wish to retire in country can obtain an Investor Residence permit by providing evidence of a monthly income of RO4,000 (US$10,362).
In order to qualify for Tier II, applicants must pass a stringent due diligence process.

Speak to an Adviser

Speak to an Investor Residency Program Adviser from our friendly team for tailored support and advice. Email your queries to IRP@tejarah.gov.om or complete the contact form below and somebody will call you.

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