Short answer: Yes. Pakistani citizens can legally buy 100% freehold property in Oman inside approved Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), starting from OMR 61,635 (about USD 160,300, or roughly PKR 4.5 crore at mid-2026 rates). Ownership of any ITC home brings a renewable Oman residency visa for you and your immediate family, and from OMR 200,000 you can qualify for the renewable 10-year Oman golden visa.
Interest in the Oman golden visa is now higher in Pakistan than in any other country in the world, according to Google search data. That is not a coincidence. Oman sits two hours from Karachi by direct flight, its rial has been pegged to the US dollar since 1986, it charges no personal income tax and no capital gains tax, and it is one of the few Gulf markets where a freehold home still costs less than a flat in DHA Karachi or Lahore.
This 2026 guide explains exactly how Pakistani investors can buy property in Oman, what it costs in rupees, how the golden visa and the property owner visa work, and what alternatives exist if your budget is smaller, from company registration to the Muscat Stock Exchange.
Can Pakistanis buy property in Oman? The legal position
Under Royal Decree 12/2006, foreign nationals of any country, including Pakistan, may own real estate in Oman on a full freehold basis inside government-approved Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs). Freehold means the property is registered in your name at the Ministry of Housing, you receive a title deed, you can sell, rent or mortgage the home, and your heirs inherit it.
The main ITC communities where Pakistanis buy today are:
- Al Mouj (The Wave), Muscat: the capital's flagship marina community
- Muscat Hills: golf-course living close to the airport
- Jebel Sifah: a beach resort town 45 minutes from Muscat, with the lowest entry prices in the country
- Sultan Haitham City: the new master-planned city rising between Muscat and Seeb
- Hawana Salalah: the only major freehold resort in the south, famous for its green khareef season
Outside ITC zones, foreigners generally cannot own residential property, so the ITC rules are the rules that matter. Our full guide to the ITC freehold rules for foreigners covers the fine print.
Property prices in Oman in Pakistani rupees (2026)
Here is what freehold homes actually cost right now, based on the live inventory listed on our property portal. Rupee figures are approximate, converted at mid-2026 rates of about PKR 285 per US dollar.
| Project | Starting price (OMR) | In US dollars | Approx. in PKR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Sifah (1-bed apartments) | 63,500 | ~165,150 | ~4.7 crore |
| Muscat Hills (resale apartments) | 60,000 - 150,000 | 156,000 - 390,000 | 4.4 - 11.1 crore |
| Sultan Haitham City (new launch) | 92,088 | ~239,500 | ~6.8 crore |
| Hawana Salalah (beach chalets) | 98,000 | ~254,900 | ~7.3 crore |
For context, the median asking price across our portfolio is 991 Omani rials per square metre. You can compare every community side by side on our live Oman property price index, which is updated from the same inventory data.
A one-time registration fee of about 3% is payable when the title transfers. After that, Oman charges no annual property tax, no capital gains tax and no tax on rental income for individuals.
The Oman golden visa: price and requirements for Pakistanis
The phrase "oman golden visa price" is one of the fastest-growing searches from Pakistan, so let us be precise about what the visa actually costs. There is no fee you pay for the visa itself beyond modest government processing charges. The "price" is the qualifying investment:
- 10-year Golden Residency: requires an investment of OMR 200,000 or more (roughly PKR 14.8 crore), which can be property
- Price alone is not approval: the application is still reviewed before the residency is granted
The programme covers your spouse and children, allows sponsor-free residence, and is renewable as long as you maintain the investment.
If that threshold is out of reach, there is a second, far more accessible route that most Pakistani buyers actually use: the property owner visa. Buy any freehold ITC home, even the OMR 61,635 entry home at Wadi Zaha in Sultan Haitham City, and you and your immediate family qualify for a renewable Oman residency visa for as long as you own it. No employer, no sponsor and no minimum salary are involved. We break down the differences on our dedicated Oman golden visa guide.
Rental income during khareef and beyond
Many Pakistani buyers want the home to pay for itself. Muscat has a deep long-term rental market driven by expatriate professionals, and you can browse current availability across projects in Muscat property for sale. In the south, Hawana Salalah enjoys a unique seasonal surge: during the khareef monsoon from June to September, Salalah turns green and hotel occupancy peaks with Gulf tourists, which supports short-term rental demand for chalet owners. Rental income is untaxed for individual owners in Oman.
Beyond property: business setup and the stock exchange
Not every investor starts with real estate, and Oman gives Pakistani nationals two other doors:
- Company registration: Oman allows 100% foreign ownership for most activities under the Foreign Capital Investment Law, with no local partner required. Setup costs are modest by Gulf standards, and our guide to profitable business ideas in Oman covers sectors with low entry capital, a topic Pakistani readers ask about more than any other.
- The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX): foreigners can open a brokerage account and buy listed Omani shares. If you want exposure to Oman's economy before committing to a property, read our guide to investing in the Muscat Stock Exchange as a foreigner.
Many families combine the routes: register a small company, build a track record, then anchor their residency with a freehold home.
How to buy property in Oman from Pakistan: step by step
- Choose the project and unit. Browse live listings with prices on our property portal or tell our team your budget and goals.
- Reserve the unit. A reservation deposit, typically OMR 1,000 to 5,000, holds the price. This can be paid from abroad.
- Sign the sale and purchase agreement. Review the payment plan; many new projects offer construction-linked instalments.
- Transfer funds. Overseas Pakistanis usually pay from foreign accounts. Residents of Pakistan should take advice on State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange rules before remitting; our team can walk you through the options banks accept.
- Register the title. The Ministry of Housing issues the title deed in your name and the 3% registration fee is paid.
- Apply for residency. With the title deed, the owner visa application follows for you and your family.
The entire process can be completed remotely with a power of attorney, though most buyers prefer one viewing trip. Direct flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad put Muscat two to three hours away.
FAQ
Can Pakistani citizens buy property in Oman?
Yes. Under Royal Decree 12/2006, Pakistanis can own 100% freehold property inside Integrated Tourism Complexes such as Al Mouj, Muscat Hills, Jebel Sifah, Sultan Haitham City and Hawana Salalah, with a registered title deed and full inheritance rights.
What is the minimum investment to buy property in Oman?
Freehold homes start from OMR 61,635 at Sultan Haitham City, roughly PKR 4.5 crore at mid-2026 exchange rates. That entry price includes eligibility for the renewable property owner residency visa.
What is the Oman golden visa price for Pakistanis?
The golden visa has no purchase price of its own. You qualify by investing OMR 200,000 for the renewable 10-year residency, plus modest government processing fees. Property counts toward the threshold.
Does buying property in Oman give residency?
Yes. Any freehold ITC purchase qualifies the owner and immediate family for a renewable residency visa, with no sponsor required. Investments from OMR 200,000 can unlock the renewable 10-year golden residency.
Can I pay for an Oman property from Pakistan in rupees?
Payments are made in Omani rials, and overseas Pakistanis typically remit from foreign currency accounts. Buyers resident in Pakistan should review State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange rules first; our advisors can explain the routes developers accept.