For years foreigners could buy freehold only inside Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs). Oman's new Real Estate Registry Law, in force since May 2026, extends foreign ownership nationwide — subject to executive regulations.

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Oman at a glanceLast reviewed October 2026

CapitalMuscat

CurrencyOmani rial (OMR)

ExchangePegged · USD 1 = OMR 0.3845

Main regulatorMinistry of Housing and Urban Planning

Foreign ownershipITCs; wider ownership under the 2026 law

Residency routeOwner permit · Investor residency from OMR 250,000

Who can buy

ITCs today, wider ownership ahead

Integrated Tourism Complexes remain the established route for foreign freehold. The Real Estate Registry Law (May 2026) extends foreign ownership across the country once its executive regulations are issued.

ITCs include Al Mouj Muscat, Muscat Bay, Jebel Sifah and Hawana Salalah

Land bought in an ITC must be built on within four years

Border, military and archaeological zones stay off-limits

Costs & residency

What buying costs —
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Purchase costs

Registration feePaid by the buyer to the land registry

About 3% of the price

Agent commissionBrokers are licensed by the ministry

Agreed with the licensed broker

Residency through property

Owner residence permitNo minimum valueRenewable 6–12 month permit for the owner and first-degree relatives (since June 2026)

Investor residencyOMR 250,000 (5 years) or OMR 500,000 (10 years)Applied for through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion

Lease registration

Leases are registered with the municipality. Rental disputes go to the relevant committee.

Who's in charge

The authorities
you'll deal with.

MOHUPMinistry of Housing and Urban PlanningApproves ITCs and registers property

MOCIIPMinistry of Commerce, Industry and Investment PromotionInvestor residency programme

Where people buy

Key areas in Oman
at a glance.

MuscatForeign ownership

Al Mouj Muscat

Waterfront ITC with a marina and golf course

MuscatForeign ownership

Muscat Bay

Coastal ITC set between mountains and sea

Muscat GovernorateForeign ownership

Jebel Sifah

Coastal ITC south of the capital

DhofarForeign ownership

Hawana Salalah

Beach ITC in the south, near Salalah

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Sources

Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the official authority before you buy. This page is general information, not legal advice.

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