Retire in Oman
Featured city: Muscat
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Oman is one of the safest and most stable countries in the Middle East, with stunning desert and mountain landscapes. The country offers tax-free foreign income, modern infrastructure, and a growing expat retiree community.
Safe, stunning deserts, tax-free income
- Tax Benefits
- Safety
- Warm Climate
- Modern Infrastructure
- English is not widely spoken outside major cities — plan for a language learning curve.
- Healthcare quality can be uneven outside major urban centers — private international insurance is strongly recommended.
- Long-term residency requires meeting specific income, investment, or paperwork thresholds — engage a licensed immigration attorney.
Retirement visa
A renewable five-year retirement visa is available to those 21+ with property investment or significant savings.
Cost of living
In Muscat, a comfortable apartment rents for $900, while petrol and utilities are subsidized and cheap.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
The healthcare system is high-quality and modern, with many English-speaking doctors in private hospitals.
Healthcare indexSafety
Oman is one of the safest countries in the Middle East with a very low crime rate.
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