Сравнение инвестиционных направлений

Non-Omanis may own freehold property in Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) under Law 12/2006. Under a ministerial decision announced in March 2022, expatriates may also buy property outside ITCs in permitted areas when it is valued above OMR 250,000; several governorates and sensitive areas are excluded.

Foreign nationals can buy freehold property in areas designated for foreign ownership, such as Dubai's freehold zones. Rules are set by each emirate.

A law approved by the Council of Ministers on 8 July 2025, in force from January 2026, allows non-Saudis to own real estate in zones designated by the Real Estate General Authority, initially focused on Riyadh and Jeddah, subject to prior approval. Foreign ownership in Makkah and Madinah remains generally prohibited.

Foreign nationals can acquire property directly in their own names, subject to statutory restrictions. A company structure is not required.

Under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979), foreigners can own condominium units freehold provided foreign-owned space in the building does not exceed 49% of total floor space and the purchase funds are brought in from abroad. Land ownership by foreigners is generally prohibited, and registrable leases are limited to 30 years.

Foreign nationals can generally own apartments. Foreigners may not own land in designated border territories, and since 2 March 2022 real estate transactions between Russian residents and persons connected with states that have taken measures against Russia require approval from the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments.

Under the Investor Residency Programme, a property investment of OMR 250,000 is linked to a five-year residency and OMR 500,000 to a ten-year residency. Buyers of property in ITCs may also qualify for residency.

Owners of one or more properties worth at least AED 2 million can apply for a renewable 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan and mortgaged property can qualify subject to additional conditions, which vary by emirate.

The Premium Residency programme includes a Real Estate Owner route for owners of fully developed residential property worth at least SAR 4 million, free of mortgage and appraised by an accredited valuer.

Buying eligible real estate worth at least USD 400,000, with a three-year non-sale undertaking recorded at the Land Registry, is one route to Turkish citizenship. Payments must pass through the banking system.

Applicants who buy a new house or apartment from a land development company for at least €300,000 plus VAT can apply for permanent residency, with a secured annual income of at least €50,000 (plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 per minor child). Revised criteria apply to applications from 2 May 2023.