50% discount for foreign wives at OMR 300; Arabic language test compulsory for all

Oman has set citizenship application fees at OMR 600 (nearly TK 1 lakh 91 thousand), making naturalisation accessible through a standardised payment structure effective from 4th January 2026.

Minister of Interior Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Busaidi issued Ministerial Decision No. 92/2014 under Royal Decree No. 38/2014, establishing new charges for nationality services published in the Sultanate's Official Gazette.

OMR 600 fee covers applications for Omani citizenship through naturalisation, applying to all eligible foreign nationals seeking permanent residency status. Same charge extends to minor children of Omani women submitting citizenship requests, creating uniform pricing across primary applicant categories.

Foreign women married to Omani nationals receive preferential treatment with a reduced fee of OMR 300 (approximately TK 8,500). However, applicants must fulfil stringent requirements including marriage approval from the Ministry of Interior, minimum 10 years of marriage and residence in Oman, having an Omani son with their husband, and maintaining clean criminal records.

Authorities introduced OMR 200 (approximately TK 5,700) charges for nationality withdrawal or relinquishment applications. Fee structure aims to streamline administrative procedures while maintaining consistent standards across the Sultanate.

Officials emphasised that citizenship eligibility criteria remain unchanged despite new fee implementation. All applicants must submit documents in Arabic and appear before the Department of Nationality Affairs for mandatory tests, including Arabic language proficiency assessments.

Individuals seeking to restore previously renounced Omani nationality face the same OMR 600 fee but must demonstrate permanent residence in Oman for at least two years. Applicants must also provide documented proof of renouncing their other nationality before restoration approval.

Widows and divorced spouses of Omani citizens can apply under the OMR 600 standard rate, provided they meet nationality law requirements. Department of Nationality Affairs will review all applications for obtaining, renouncing or regaining citizenship status.

New fee schedule represents significant administrative reform in Gulf citizenship policies, establishing clear financial parameters for nationality services. Authorities confirmed the decision focuses exclusively on application charges without modifying legal requirements or eligibility conditions for Omani citizenship acquisition.

Source: Oman Official Gazette, Gulf News, Oman Observer