15 — Investor Resident Visa (تأشيرة مستثمر)

The Investor Resident Visa is a specialized entry permit designed to facilitate foreign investment in the Sultanate of Oman. It serves as a crucial mechanism for attracting international capital by allowing potential investors to enter the country to establish, manage, or oversee their business ventures. This visa is particularly aimed at individuals who are in the process of setting up a company or investing in significant projects, providing them with legal status to conduct their business activities within the Omani market. It fills the gap for those who need a dedicated pathway to enter the country for business development purposes before transitioning to long-term residency.

This visa is intended for foreign business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who are establishing or investing in a business in Oman. The ideal applicant is someone with a clear business plan and the financial capacity to meet the investment requirements. A distinctive feature of this visa is its focus on facilitating the initial stages of business establishment, allowing investors to enter the country for a period of six months to finalize their commercial registration, secure necessary approvals, and set up their operations, thereby acting as a bridge to more permanent residency options.