The programme offers eligibility via one of seven investment routes. These include equity in an existing business of at least a year old with assets worth OMR 200,000; property ownership through integrated tourism complexes; government development bonds nearing maturity; listed equity holdings; fixed bank deposits locked for five years; enterprise ownership employing a minimum of 50 nationals plus requisite capital; and companies registered under the foreign investment law nominating senior professionals.
Golden Residency holders gain a raft of benefits designed to support stability, family life and entrepreneurship: fast‑track processing at airports, family inclusion without age or number restrictions, transferable real estate ownership beyond designated zones, ability to employ up to three domestic workers, and sponsored extended‑family visit visas. Participants also receive access to the Invest in Oman platform for seamless business onboarding and support.
Complementing the residency launch, the government introduced an “Elite Companies” initiative aimed at recognising and scaling high‑performing domestic firms. In partnership with agencies including the Ministry of Labour, Tax Authority and Oman Chamber of Commerce, firms will be assessed on governance, Omanisation, performance metrics and contributions to the economy. The objective is to cultivate innovation and competitiveness among Omani enterprises.
The Golden Residency aligns with the broader Oman Vision 2040 framework, which targets economic diversification, private‑sector growth and knowledge transfer. By offering long‑term residency linked to tangible investment and generating employment, Oman seeks to send a clear signal of stability and openness to global investors.
Officials have emphasised that this dual initiative—merging investor‑friendly policy with incentives for domestic excellence—is more than regulatory change; it's a strategic realignment towards a resilient, globally competitive economy. A Ministry spokesperson characterised the Golden Residency as “Oman’s commitment to creating a balanced environment for investors that combines opportunity, stability, and a quality lifestyle.”
Investor outreach is being conducted in partnership with Alam Al Hijrah, a migration consultancy with a presence in over 60 global markets. The firm will spearhead marketing efforts, engage in investor events and forge strategic alliances to promote the scheme abroad, in close coordination with government authorities.
Other regional developments reflect similarly timed reforms: as of 11 August, Oman’s Royal Oman Police rolled out flexible foreign‑resident card options and extended the validity of Omani identity cards to ten years, streamlining administrative procedures and enhancing convenience for residents.
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