A calmer Gulf option with strong social stability and Muslim public life, though the job market is narrower than in larger neighbors.
Global Rank
#6
Overall Score
89 /100
89/100
Relocation Planner
Low-friction scouting
Oman scores 80/100 for entry access and 70/100 for residency feasibility for United States passport holders in this model. Long-term permission still depends on the chosen visa or residence route.
Entry
80/100
Residency
70/100
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Oman scores high because Islam is the state religion, daily life is publicly Muslim, halal food is normal, and the social climate is calmer than many larger Gulf markets. The score is moderated because the expat ecosystem is smaller and Islamic community options are less varied than in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, or Indonesia.
Mosque Density
Exceptional
Halal Access
Universal
Daily comfort: safety, infrastructure, healthcare access, schooling options, city services, transport, and general livability.
Whether the country is financially realistic after housing, schooling, transport, healthcare, taxes, and income opportunities.
Popular Immigration Pathway
Oman is stable and orderly, but long-term residence is usually tied to work, investment, family sponsorship, or a specific approved route. It is less flexible than places with broader remote-worker or retirement ecosystems.
Visa Duration
Renewable
Key Requirement
Eligibility review
Family Inclusion
Spouse & Children
How easy it is to live openly as a Muslim, find halal food, access masjids, and raise a family around Muslim public life. Oman scores high because Islam is the state religion, daily life is publicly Muslim, halal food is normal, and the social climate is calmer than many larger Gulf markets. The score is moderated because the expat ecosystem is smaller and Islamic community options are less varied than in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, or Indonesia.
Strict halal certification and broad grocery access support everyday confidence.
Visible masjids and prayer spaces are accessible in major residential areas.
Public culture generally accommodates Islamic dress and family expectations.
Faith-centered schooling options are easier to find in larger cities.
Global Index
A high-level read on how the country performs for hijrah planning when faith environment, livability, residency, economics, and passport access are considered together.
Oman scores high because Islam is the state religion, daily life is publicly Muslim, halal food is normal, and the social climate is calmer than many larger Gulf markets. The score is moderated because the expat ecosystem is smaller and Islamic community options are less varied than in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, or Indonesia.
Metric Score
#6
76/100 overall score
Related Signal
Healthcare Quality: 76/100
Economic Freedom
How much room a relocating household has to earn, bank, budget, run a business, work remotely, or sustain a foreign-income lifestyle without the move becoming financially brittle.
Oman can be practical for stable earners who want Gulf safety without Dubai-style intensity. The score is moderated by a narrower job market, car dependence, and expat schooling or housing costs.
Metric Score
61
/100 based on Cost of Living
Related Signal
Entry Access: 80/100
Spiritual Infrastructure
The everyday Muslim-life layer: masjid access, halal ecosystem, public comfort practicing Islam, family religious environment, and the depth of Muslim community life.
Oman scores high because Islam is the state religion, daily life is publicly Muslim, halal food is normal, and the social climate is calmer than many larger Gulf markets. The score is moderated because the expat ecosystem is smaller and Islamic community options are less varied than in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, or Indonesia.
Metric Score
84
/100 based on Spiritual Infrastructure
Related Signal
Visa Accessibility: 70/100
Cost of Living
Whether housing, schooling, healthcare, transport, imported goods, and normal family expenses are realistic for the kinds of income a mover is likely to have.
Oman can be practical for stable earners who want Gulf safety without Dubai-style intensity. The score is moderated by a narrower job market, car dependence, and expat schooling or housing costs.
Metric Score
61
/100 based on Cost of Living
Related Signal
Healthcare Quality: 76/100
Healthcare Quality
A practical view of medical access as part of daily livability: private care availability, major-city service concentration, affordability, and family comfort.
Oman scores well for safety, cleanliness, calm pace, natural beauty, and social stability. It is held below the Gulf's highest-service hubs because the market is smaller, public transport is limited, and private school or specialist healthcare options are more concentrated.
Metric Score
76
/100 based on Healthcare Quality
Related Signal
Cost of Living: 61/100
Education
Schooling and child-rearing fit, including international school availability, Islamic schooling options, language environment, family routines, and the cost of education.
Oman scores well for safety, cleanliness, calm pace, natural beauty, and social stability. It is held below the Gulf's highest-service hubs because the market is smaller, public transport is limited, and private school or specialist healthcare options are more concentrated.
Metric Score
76
/100 based on Healthcare Quality
Related Signal
Spiritual Infrastructure: 84/100
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