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Oman Announces Official Cost For Foreigners To Apply For Citizenship After 20 Years

Oman Announces Official Cost For Foreigners To Apply For Citizenship After 20 Years

Oman sets citizenship rules for foreign residents, covering application fees, residence, Arabic skills, income and renunciation of existing nationality.

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Oman's Ministry of Interior has published the official cost and eligibility requirements for foreign nationals seeking Omani citizenship after years of residence in the country.

According to information on the Omani government's official portal, Gov.om, applicants must pay OMR 600 (approximately KSh 20,400) to submit their citizenship applications.

The process is subject to strict conditions, including a minimum of 20 years of continuous legal residence, knowledge of Arabic and a clean criminal record.

The government has outlined several documents that prospective citizens must provide when submitting their applications.

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Applicants must ensure that the required documents are available before beginning the process.

Beyond the paperwork and application fee, Oman requires applicants to satisfy several residency, language, financial and legal conditions.

Foreigners must have lived legally in Oman for at least 20 consecutive years.

Absences from the country must not exceed 60 days in any single year.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to speak and write Arabic, making language proficiency a mandatory part of the citizenship requirements.

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Applicants must ensure that the required documents are available before beginning the process. Foreigners must have lived legally in Oman for at least 20 consecutive years. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to speak and write Arabic, making language proficiency a mandatory part of the citizenship requirements.

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