Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has issued a royal decree granting Omani citizenship to 226 individuals. The decree, No. 46/2026, was published in the Official Gazette on April 19, listing the names of those approved for citizenship.
The decision comes within the framework of Oman’s nationality law, which sets out detailed and stringent conditions for granting citizenship to foreign nationals.
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Under the law, applicants must have resided legally and continuously in Oman for no less than 15 years, with absences not exceeding 90 days per year.
They are also required to demonstrate proficiency in Arabic, maintain a record of good conduct, and have no prior convictions in crimes involving dishonour or breach of trust.
In addition, applicants must be in good health, free from infectious diseases, and able to show a stable and legitimate source of income sufficient to support themselves and their dependants.
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