Property Investors in ITCs
Buy a property within a designated Integrated Tourism Complex (e.g., Al Mouj, Muscat Bay). Ownership is only possible for foreigners in these specific zones.
Register the property and obtain the title deed.
Get a No Objection Certificate/Letter from the developer confirming the handover and eligibility for visa.
Important: You get a copy from developer letter from Hawana that is accepted in Salalah. Requires original with original stamp!
Contact Olesya at Hawana Marina Office: +968 9821 1631
Visit a Sanad Service Office to type the visa application form and upload documents to the ROP system.
Be patient and polite! The service may be different from other countries. Staff at Sanad office can seem overwhelmed. Ask politely if you are in the right place. They might send you to the next person - be patient!
Visit the Royal Oman Police (Passport & Residence Directorate) to finalize the visa and enroll biometrics.
Tip: Go to Taqah police station - it's easier
Processing Fees: Tourist visa to property visa conversion costs 50 OMR. Property visa itself costs 50 OMR. Total: 100 OMR.
Process can take multiple days. Make sure you bring ALL documents with you every time you visit the police station!
IMPORTANT: Police will take your Developer Letter (you won't get it back). Always keep and take your original Ownership Certificate (Mulkiya) - make sure you get it back!
Receive the official Resident Card (Pataka) which serves as your ID in Oman.