Oman is set to unveil a new golden visa programme for investors on August 31, 2025, aiming to attract global investments and accelerate the country’s digital transformation in commerce. This launch forms part of broader initiatives including support for high-performing local companies and reforms to facilitate easier business processes.TL;DR:
- Oman’s Golden
Visa grants investors renewable 5- or 10-year residency permits, allowing them, their spouses, children under 25, and dependent parents to live, work, and study in Oman without the need for local sponsorship. - Investors can qualify via real estate purchases, company ownership, or capital investment in key sectors like real estate, IT, renewable energy, and tourism. Visa holders enjoy full business ownership rights.
- The programme offers tax exemptions, property ownership rights in freehold zones, access to quality healthcare and education, and positions Oman as a stable, business-friendly destination aligned with its economic diversification Vision 2040 plan.
Golden Visa programme and investor stability
The golden visa programme offers investors long-term residency permits, reflecting Oman’s strategy to establish itself as a global investment hub. Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Douhani, Director-General of Planning at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, highlighted the programme’s role in fostering a sustainable business environment by merging regulatory reforms with sustained support for local firms. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion said the programme will be launched alongside the “Al Majida Companies” initiative, designed to support high-performing Omani firms, and a new service enabling the electronic transfer of commercial registrations via the “Oman Business” platform.
Digital transformation in business
Alongside the visa programme, Oman will launch a streamlined digital platform for electronic transfer of commercial registrations, marking a significant step toward a complete digital trade ecosystem. This system aims to save time and reduce operational costs for businesses, while promoting transparency and easier business administration.The launch event in Salalah will include signing cooperation agreements with key institutions such as Sultan Qaboos University, the German University of Technology, the Oman Energy Association, and Ebinaa. These collaborations are designed to harness academic expertise and private sector strengths to fuel innovation and growth in Oman’s construction industry.Oman’s golden visa programme and digital trade reforms reflect a concerted effort to attract investment, support economic diversification, and modernize regulatory frameworks. By facilitating long-term residency for investors and cutting red tape through digital tools, Oman aims to nurture a robust, innovative business environment that benefits both local companies and international investors.
FAQ
Q. What is Oman’s Golden Visa programme?It is a new long-term residency permit system launching on August 31, 2025, aimed at attracting global investors by providing them with stability and growth opportunities in Oman.Q. Who announced the Golden Visa and related initiatives?The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion announced the programmes, with the launch event set to be held in Salalah.Q. What other initiatives are launching alongside the Golden Visa?The “Al Majida Companies” initiative supports high-performing Omani firms, and a new digital system enables electronic transfer of commercial registrations through the “Oman Business” platform.Q. What benefits does the new digital commercial registration system provide?It reduces time and costs for businesses, enhances transparency, and streamlines trade operations toward a fully digital business environment.
