Emigrating from Spain to Oman: tax and cost of living

Compared by dimension

On an average Spain income of €33,600 gross per year, you keep €33,600 net in Oman: a difference of €8,074 per year compared with Spain.

• Tax: on this income Oman lands at an effective rate of about 0%, against 24% in Spain.
• Passport and mobility: from Oman you travel visa-free to 85 countries.
• Residency: on our accessibility scale Oman scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
• Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Oman a living-environment score of 70 out of 100.

The tax regime in Oman

Oman levies no income tax in 2026: salaries, dividends, interest and individuals' capital gains stay untaxed, and there is no wealth, inheritance or gift tax. But it is decided: as the first Gulf state, Oman introduces a 5% income tax on income above OMR 42,000 (± € 95,000) per year from 1 January 2028 (Royal Decree 56/2025); around 99% of residents stay outside it, and new residents get a one-off exemption for foreign income in their first 18 months. VAT is 5%; expat employees pay no social contributions.

Residency and visas in Oman

Since 31 August 2025, Oman runs a national investor programme through the digital Invest Oman platform: a 10-year Golden Visa for OMR 500,000 (± € 1.1m) in property, a company or government bonds, and a 5-year Silver Visa for OMR 250,000 (± € 570,000). Both are renewable, need no local sponsor and include spouse and children. Over-60s with a fixed income of OMR 4,000 (± € 9,000) per month can apply for a 5-year retirement permit; working runs through a classic employer visa.

• Golden Visa (10 jaar, verlengbaar; sinds 31-8-2025 via Invest Oman): OMR 500.000 in vastgoed, een LLC/beursgenoteerd bedrijf of staatsobligaties, óf een bedrijf met ≥ 50 Omaanse werknemers (geen minimuminvestering); fee OMR 551; gezin inbegrepen, geen lokale sponsor · €1,135,000
• Silver Visa (5 jaar, verlengbaar): OMR 250.000 in vastgoed of een bedrijf; fee OMR 326; gezin inbegrepen; obligatie-/deposito-/MSX-routes vanaf OMR 200.000 in secundaire bronnen gemeld (inconsistent met Trowers OMR 500.000, bij integratie checken) · €570,000
• Pensioenvergunning (5 jaar): 60-plussers met vast inkomen ≥ OMR 4.000/mnd (± € 9.000/mnd; hoge drempel, confidence medium: alleen secundair bevestigd) · €109,000/year
• Werkvisum via werkgever (2 jaar, verlengbaar; klassieke sponsorroute, gebonden aan de arbeidsrelatie)

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Spain and Oman?

On an average Spain income it differs by roughly €8,074 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.

Is this tax advice?

No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.

What sources is this based on?

The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.