Oman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property ownership rights. Non-Omanis can still only purchase real estate in specific, designated areas like integrated tourism complexes and new city projects. The ministry emphasized that existing property ownership laws remain unchanged, despite some public confusion following the residency reforms.

Foreigners cannot buy property anywhere in Oman, the housing ministry reiterates, stressing ownership is restricted to specified ITCs, future cities and approved zones.

Oman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property ownership rights. Non-Omanis can still only…