Oman Golden Visa · ITC Freehold
Buy property.
Become an
Oman resident.
A full guide to Oman's ITC residency permit: who qualifies, what you receive, how long it takes, and what it costs. No legal jargon.
0%
Income tax on property income
Family incl.
Spouse + all children
Any
Nationality, no restrictions
No min.
Any purchase price qualifies
What it is
Property ownership
that comes with residency.
When you purchase freehold property in an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) in Oman, at any price, you become eligible to apply for an Omani residency permit for yourself, your spouse, and your dependent children. This is not a tourist visa. It is a full residency permit with the same rights as any other legal resident of the Sultanate. From OMR 250,000, Oman's investor residency programme adds 5 and 10 year permit tiers with wider benefits.
The permit is renewable indefinitely for as long as you hold the property. There is no minimum stay requirement. You do not need to live in Oman to keep your residency status. No employer is required. No local sponsor. The property itself is the only prerequisite.
Who qualifies
Three conditions.
That's it.
Any
Nationality
Any non-Omani national can purchase ITC freehold and apply for residency. There are no restrictions by country of origin, passport type, or prior travel history to Oman.
No min.
Minimum purchase
There is no minimum price for the owner's residence permit: any registered freehold purchase qualifies you to apply. Spending OMR 250,000 or more unlocks Oman's 5 year investor residency, and OMR 500,000 or more the 10 year tier.
ITC
Designated zone
The property must be in an officially designated freehold zone. Every ITC qualifies, and Oman's 2026 Real Estate Registry Law is extending foreign freehold beyond ITCs as executive regulations roll out. All Tamlik-listed developments are eligible.
What you receive
Not just a permit.
A package.
Your residency permit
A full Omani residency permit in your name. Valid for the duration you hold the property. Renewable indefinitely. No minimum stay, no employer, no sponsor required. Treated as a standard resident in all government services.
Buyer
Family coverage, included
Your spouse and all dependent children are covered under the same permit. One purchase, one application, one permit for the whole family. Children up to age 18 (or enrolled students up to 23) are included automatically.
Spouse + children
Tax benefits
No annual property tax and no capital gains tax for individuals. Rental income is currently untaxed; from January 2028 Oman applies a limited 5% personal income tax, and only on income above OMR 42,000 a year. The rial is pegged to the USD, so there is no currency risk on your return.
0% property tax
The process
From decision to permit.
Scroll to walk through each step
01
Choose your property
Any freehold unit qualifies, at any price. Tamlik shortlists based on budget and intent. No commitment.
1-7 days
02
Sign the SPA
Sale & Purchase Agreement signed. Booking deposit paid. Fully remote via e-sign or POA.
3-10 days
03
NOC & title registration
Developer issues No Objection Certificate. Ministry of Housing registers your name as freehold owner on the Omani land registry.
2-4 weeks
04
Security clearance
Royal Oman Police conducts a background and security check on the foreign buyer. Standard procedure for all non-Omani property owners. No action required from you beyond submitting your documents.
1-3 weeks
05
Apply for residency
Submit at Royal Oman Police with title deed, passport, photos, medical cert. Family members submitted together in one application.
2-4 weeks
06
Receive your permit
ROP issues residency cards for you and all approved family members.
8-14 wks total
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Sultanate of Oman
Residency Permit
ITC Property
Owner
Owner
CoverageBuyer · Spouse · Children
Stay requiredNone
Income tax0%
DurationWhile owned
TAMLIK ITC
VALID · OMAN
Total: 8-14 weeks from SPA signing to permit in hand
What you'll need
Documents
checklist.
For the purchase
For the residency application
Document requirements may change. Tamlik provides a complete checklist specific to your project and nationality when you begin the purchase process. All foreign documents typically require notarisation and apostille.
Eligible developments
Every Tamlik freehold
project qualifies.
Al Mouj Muscat
Al Mouj
5-yr visa from OMR 250,000
Muscat Hills
Muscat Hills
5-yr visa from OMR 250,000
Muscat Bay
Muscat Bay
5-yr visa from OMR 250,000
AIDA
Yiti
5-yr visa from OMR 250,000
Jebel Sifah
Jebel Sifah
5-yr visa from OMR 250,000
Sultan Haitham City
Al Seeb
Residency at any price
Hawana Salalah
Salalah
Residency at any price
The Sustainable City, Yiti
Yiti
Residency at any price
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Muscat
Shatti Al Qurum
Residency at any price
Common questions
Things people
always ask.
They are complementary routes. Owning freehold property at any price gives you the owner's residence permit described on this page, renewable for as long as you hold the property under Royal Oman Police Decision 87/2026. Separately, Oman's national Golden Residency programme (relaunched August 2025) grants a 5 year permit for investments of OMR 250,000 or more and a 10 year permit from OMR 500,000, extending to spouse, children, and dependent parents, with wider benefits such as sponsoring domestic staff. Higher-value purchases can qualify for both routes. Tamlik advises on the best fit for your budget.
No. There is no minimum stay requirement to maintain Omani ITC residency. You can hold the property and permit without ever spending extended time in Oman. You simply need to renew the permit at the standard intervals and continue to hold the property.
The residency permit is linked to your property ownership. If you sell the property, the basis for your residency ceases and the permit would not be renewable. However, if you sell and simultaneously purchase another qualifying ITC property, you can maintain continuity of residency. Speak to us about this scenario.
After title registration, the Royal Oman Police conducts a routine security and background check on all foreign property buyers. This is a standard procedure, not a special hurdle. It typically takes 1 to 3 weeks and requires no additional action from you beyond the documents already submitted. Tamlik handles the coordination.
Siblings are not covered. The owner's permit extends to first-degree relatives: in practice your spouse and dependent children, and Tamlik can confirm the Royal Oman Police's current treatment of dependent parents case by case. The 5 and 10 year investor residency tiers (from OMR 250,000) explicitly cover dependent parents.
The owner's residence permit is a property permit. It does not grant the right to work for an Omani employer, and unlike the investor residency tiers it does not carry business ownership privileges. You can hold and manage your investment property freely. If you plan to work or run a company in Oman, ask us about the investor residency route (from OMR 250,000) or a standard work visa.
Government fees for the residency application are modest, typically OMR 20-50 per person. Title registration fees at the Ministry of Housing are approximately 3% of the property value. There are no hidden Tamlik fees for the residency process. Our service is included in our standard agency agreement.
Permits are issued in renewable cycles: six months to one year under the 2026 residency rules (two-year terms were common under the earlier ITC scheme). Renewals are processed at the Royal Oman Police and are straightforward: you present proof of continued ownership and pay the renewal fee. There is no limit to the number of times it can be renewed. The investor residency tiers run 5 or 10 years per cycle.
Ready to
start the
process?
WhatsApp us the details of your budget and preferred location. We'll tell you exactly which projects qualify and what your residency timeline looks like.
Quick reference
Minimum property value
None (owner permit)
5 / 10 year visa tiers
OMR 250K / 500K
Eligible zones
ITC + designated freehold
Who’s covered
Buyer + spouse + children
Minimum stay required
None
Income tax on yield
0%
Security clearance
1-3 weeks (ROP)
Total timeline
8-14 weeks from SPA
Tamlik fee for residency
Included in agency agreement