Residence & citizenship
Omani Naturalisation (Omani Citizenship)
Acquisition of Omani nationality by a foreigner after long lawful residence, granted by Royal Decree through the Ministry of Interior.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 20-year (15-year reduced) residence rule, OMR 600 fee, ~36-month timeline and Royal Decree 38/2014 reference are from the Gov.om service page and secondary summaries; verify the current nationality-law conditions with the Ministry of Interior.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Oman government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Omani Citizenship by Naturalisation
- Route type
- Citizenship / naturalisation
- Residence requirement
- At least 20 years continuous lawful residence (15 for Arab nationals / spouses of Omanis in defined cases)
- Fee
- OMR 600 (fixed government charge)
- Per Gov.om service page
- Estimated processing
- Around 36 months
- Per Gov.om service page
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents meeting the 20-year residence rule (or reduced periods where applicable)
- Applicants able to renounce their current nationality and meet character and language conditions
Requirements
- At least 20 years continuous lawful residence, absences not exceeding 60 days in any year
- Fluency in spoken and written Arabic
- Good character and no serious criminal convictions
- Medical clearance and sufficient legitimate income
- Written commitment to renounce current citizenship
How to apply
- Submit the citizenship request through the Ministry of Interior (via Gov.om service)
- Provide passport, resident card, salary certificate, criminal-record and medical clearances
- Application is reviewed, fee paid, and citizenship granted by Royal Decree
- Take the oath and complete final approval
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.