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Countries across the globe are racing to attract foreign investors with "golden" visas.

Many wealthy Americans are seeking residences abroad for financial security and personal safety reasons.

Oman has become the latest country to join the pricey trend, launching its "Golden Residency" program in exchange for foreigners investing $520,000 — or 200,000 Omani rials (OMR) — in property, bonds, companies or businesses that grow the workforce.

FOREIGN TRAVELERS SOON TO PAY 'VISA INTEGRITY FEE' TO VISIT THE US COSTING $250

Officials announced the program on Sunday at the Sustainable Business Environment forum, reiterating their strategic push to deepen private sector growth, according to Gulf News .

Those who obtain the vis

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