Property ownership can carry an Omani residence permit, and Oman levies no inheritance tax. The tiers are real; the thresholds attached to them are stated inconsistently across the market, and that is worth knowing before you buy on the strength of one.
The tiers
| Permit | Term | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Property-owner residence permit | 2 years, renewable | Standard tier |
| Investor residency | Up to 10 years | Gated on investment level |
Why this page states a range and not a number
Marketing material for Omani property routinely leads with "renewable residency of up to ten years". Sales decks circulating for this project have quoted a renewable two-year permit. Both describe real things: the property-owner permit is commonly issued on a renewable two-year basis, while investor residency has longer tiers gated on the value of the investment.
The problem is the gap between them. A buyer told "up to ten years" who receives two has been mis-sold, and neither figure means anything without the qualifying threshold attached to it.
So this page does not pick a side. It states the structure and tells you to get the tier confirmed in writing against your specific purchase before you treat residency as part of the deal.
If residency is your reason for buying, settle the tier before you settle the unit. It is the one part of this transaction that a brochure cannot answer.
Taxation
Oman offers a low-tax environment for property owners. There is no inheritance tax, which simplifies long-term holding and the transfer of the asset between generations.
Individual outcomes depend on your circumstances and on your own country's treatment of foreign property. Take advice in both jurisdictions.
This is general information, current at the date shown, and not legal advice. Omani real estate law was substantially rewritten by Royal Decree 79/2025, in force from March 2026. Take a written opinion from Omani counsel before contracting.
Common questions
Does buying at Mira Ocean Estates give me residency in Oman?
Is the residency renewable?
Is there inheritance tax in Oman?
The project
Mira Ocean Estates is a 9.3-hectare beachfront community in Hawana Salalah — 222 branded residences, 21 private villas, 20 townhouses and a 130-key five-star hotel, delivered fully furnished. From AED 550,000, handover Q4 2028.
