Foreign Property Ownership in Oman — 2026 Guide

Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) where foreigners can buy freehold in Oman, fees, residency and the purchase process.

TL;DR

Foreigners can buy 100% freehold property inside designated Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) such as Al Mouj Muscat, Muscat Hills and Jebel Sifah. Ownership grants residency for the owner and immediate family. Total transaction costs are typically 5%.

What is an ITC?

Integrated Tourism Complexes are master-planned developments approved by Royal Decree to allow foreign freehold. The leading ITCs are:

Al Mouj Muscat — beachfront marina community in the capital
Muscat Hills — golf-course community
Jebel Sifah — coastal resort 40 minutes from Muscat
Hawana Salalah — resort community in southern Oman
Saraya Bandar Jissah — luxury beachfront
The Wave (now Al Mouj) — established mixed-use

Residency through investment

Ownership of an ITC property grants the owner, spouse and unmarried children renewable residency. The residency is tied to the property — selling the unit ends the residency unless replaced with another qualifying purchase.

Costs

Transfer fee: 3% of property value
Registration: ~OMR 50–200
Brokerage: 2–3%
Service charges: OMR 0.5–2 per sqm/month depending on amenities
No annual property tax

Frequently asked questions

Can I rent out my ITC property?

Yes. Most ITCs allow both long-term and short-term rentals. Short-let yields at Al Mouj and Jebel Sifah typically run 6–8% gross.

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