Muscat, May 18 -- The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday, May 18, granted citizenship to 156 expats living in the country.

Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 17/2025, following a review of the Basic Law of the State and the Omani Nationality Law.

New rules for acquiring citizenship

In February, Oman introduced a new set of conditions for expats seeking Omani citizenship

Minimum 15 years of continuous residence in Oman

Proficiency in Arabic

Clean legal record

Financial independence

Good health, confirmed by a medical certificate

Renunciation of previous nationality

The Ministry of Interior is now solely responsible for processing all nationality applications. It reserves the right to reject applications without explanation...