Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

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Program Type:

Residence by Investment

Processing Time:

1-2 months

Citizenship Timeline:

N/A

Permanent Residency Timeline:

Upon approval (conditional)

Physical Presence Required:

90 days per year

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

107 countries

Minimum Contribution:

QAR730,000 (US$200,000)

Contribution Options:

Property Investment

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Program Overview

Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

Qatar offers investor residence visas to foreign individuals who invest in real estate within the country.

The program provides long-term residency options, with a possibility of obtaining permanent residency for higher investments.

The minimum investment starts at QAR730,000 (~US$200,000).

The program further requires 90 days of physical presence per year.

Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

How to Qualify

To qualify for the Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners, applicants must:

  • Invest QAR730,000 (US$200,000) or more in real estate within designated freehold residential zones to obtain a residency permit without a sponsor OR
  • Invest QAR3,650,000 (US$1,000,000) or more in real estate within designated residential zones to qualify for a Permanent Residency Card.

Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

Salient Benefits

  • Safety and security;
  • Enhanced education opportunities
  • Short processing time
  • Lower taxes
  • Warm climate

Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

This program does not offer a path to citizenship. However, it provides options for long-term residency, including permanent residency for real estate investments starting at QAR3,650,000 (US$1,000,000).

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Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, via the government e-portal Hukoomi.

Legislation upon which this program is based on Law No. (10) of 2018 (Permanent Residency) and Law No. (16) of 2018 (Regulation of Non-Qatari Ownership and Use of Real Estate).

Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners

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Qualifying Real Estate

As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:

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