Oman will introduce its golden visa programme for investors on August 31 as part of broader efforts to strengthen its position as a global investment hub and accelerate the digital transformation of commerce. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion confirmed that the programme will be launched alongside the “Al Majida Companies” initiative, aimed at supporting high-performing Omani enterprises, and a new digital service enabling the electronic transfer of commercial registrations via the “Oman Business” platform. 

The launch event in Salalah, held under the patronage of the Governor of Dhofar, will also feature the signing of cooperation agreements with Sultan Qaboos University, the German University of Technology, the Oman Energy Association, and Ebinaa to support the development of the construction sector. Ministry officials stated that the golden visa and related reforms are designed to provide investors with long-term stability while creating greater opportunities for Omani businesses to expand regionally and internationally. 

These initiatives underscore Oman’s commitment to establishing a sustainable, transparent, and digitally integrated business environment. The electronic commercial registration system is expected to streamline procedures, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency, while academic and private-sector collaboration will modernise key industries, foster innovation, and build national talent, in line with the country’s long-term economic diversification agenda. 

Aligned with Vision 2040, Oman a revamped Investor Residency Program aims to attract greater foreign investment and long-term residents. The 5-10 years renewable Golden Visa requires a minimum investment of OMR200,000 ($520,000) in real estate, business ventures, or government bonds. 

The UAE remains the regional leader with its pioneering Golden Visa program, introduced in 2019. Offering a 10-year renewable residency, it caters to investors, entrepreneurs and professionals and setting the benchmark for long-term residency across the Gulf. 

Applicants can qualify by: 

• Buying property worth 2 million AED or more. 
• Investing 2 million AED in public funds or a UAE-registered company. 
• Owning a business generating over 1 million AED in annual revenue  
• Earning 30,000 AED or more per month as a skilled professional.