Oman
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Muscat
- Population
- 5,494,691
- 2025
- Area
- 309,500 km²
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Omani Rial
- OMR
- GDP per capita
- US$19,947
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Oman allows dual nationality only by Royal Decree: naturalising foreigners must renounce their nationality, and Omanis who acquire another one without authorisation lose Omani nationality.
Oman (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Retirement Destination Index — #5/198 (77.1/100). Lowest relative position: Quality of Life Index — #96/211 (67.6/100). The passport ranks #65/198 and reaches 87 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 66.4/100 (#68/199). On the entry side, 84/197 passports can enter Oman without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Oman.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity63.9
- Safety & Stability84.5
- Economy & Income82.0
- Education68.6
- Environment & Clean Water31.9
- Infrastructure87.2
- Digital Connectivity60.1
- Equality68.7
- Learning Quality49.9
- Educational Attainment89.6
- Expected Years of Schooling61.6
- Education Spending72.0
- Basic Access77.0
- Violent Crime100.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism79.1
- Law Enforcement & Order63.9
- Road Safety75.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes90.6
- Coverage & Access86.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities25.0
- Spending & Investment9.3
- Financial Protection95.1
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security74.3
- Rule of Law & Property Rights61.5
- Political Stability79.1
- Institutions & Regulation67.1
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement90.0
- Education68.6
- Healthcare63.9
- Safety84.5
- Quality of Life67.6
- Cost of living81.3
- Passport35.1
- Passport35.1
- Quality of Life67.6
- Safety84.5
- Healthcare63.9
- Purchasing power & price stability63.8
- Education68.6
- Wealth Protection76.4
- Tax95.3
- Cost of living81.3
- Healthcare63.9
- Safety84.5
- Quality of Life67.6
- Tax95.3
- Wealth Protection76.4
- Affordable Prices73.3
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power54.8
At a glance
Entering Oman
- Visa-free: 84 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 112 passports
- Consular visa required: 1 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 11/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Investor Residency - company formation channel
- Oman Golden Residency Programme (Investor Residency)
Frequently asked questions about Oman
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
What is the population of Oman?
According to the World Bank, Oman had a population of 5,494,691 in 2025.
What is the official language of Oman?
The official language of Oman is Arabic.
What currency does Oman use?
Oman uses the Omani Rial (OMR).
Does Oman allow dual citizenship?
Oman allows dual nationality only by Royal Decree: naturalising foreigners must renounce their nationality, and Omanis who acquire another one without authorisation lose Omani nationality.
How strong is the Oman passport?
The Oman passport ranks #65 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 87 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Oman passport holders?
Holders of the Oman passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 113 destinations and need an e-Visa for 47. Full list: Oman passport page.
How many passports can enter Oman without applying for a visa in advance?
84 of 197 passports can enter Oman without applying for a consular visa in advance: 84 visa-free. 112 need an e-Visa and 1 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Oman offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Oman: Investor Residency - company formation channel and Oman Golden Residency Programme (Investor Residency). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Oman?
In Oman, Investor Residency - company formation channel requires a minimum investment of US$390,000 and Oman Golden Residency Programme (Investor Residency) requires starting from US$520,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Oman?
In Oman, an application under Oman Golden Residency Programme (Investor Residency) takes about 2–4 months (reference processing time).
Can family members join programmes in Oman?
All 2 programmes can include spouse.
Where is Oman strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Oman is strongest on the Retirement Destination Index (#5 of 198) and weakest on the Quality of Life Index (#96 of 211).
How does Oman rank for quality of life?
Oman scores 67.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #96 of 211.
Is Oman expensive to live in?
Oman scores 81.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #27 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Oman?
Oman scores 84.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #55 of 203.
How does Oman rank for healthcare?
Oman scores 63.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #67 of 192.
How does Oman rank for education?
Oman scores 68.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #72 of 191.
How does Oman rank on taxes?
Oman scores 95.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #8 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Oman rank for wealth protection?
Oman scores 76.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #41 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
