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Oman — Property: Foreign Ownership

Oman opened its real estate market to foreign individuals, companies and legal entities in 2026, with a sponsor-free Owner Residence Permit; executive regulations defining eligible properties were still pending.

VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceSavory & Partners – Oman Opens Property Ownership to Foreign Buyers (29 June 2026)Last reviewed: 2026-10-26

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Key facts

  • As of 29 June 2026, Oman has opened its real estate market to foreign individuals, companies and legal entities.
  • A new Owner Residence Permit is available to foreign property owners without a local sponsor, valid 6 months to 1 year, renewable, and only while the owner keeps the qualifying property.
  • The permit can extend to the owner's first-degree family members and has no specified minimum investment.
  • Executive regulations were not yet published and are expected to define eligible properties, application requirements and procedures.
  • Separately, the Investor Residency program requires OMR 250,000 for 5-year and OMR 500,000 for 10-year residency per this source; other sources give different thresholds.

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