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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1)
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Electronic tourist visa applied for on the Hayya platform (hayya.qa) by nationals not eligible for the visa waiver; fee QAR 100. Allows a stay of up to 30 days, extendable for a further 30 days. Requires confirmed accommodation (hotel, rental or family/friends hosting), health insurance per MOPH rules, and a return ticket; nationals of India, Pakistan, Thailand and Iran must book an approved hotel via Discover Qatar. A separate Hayya A2 visa (QAR 100) serves GCC residents, and a Qatar-Oman joint tourist visa (30 days, extendable) covers 34 nationalities.
Government fee
QAR 100
Service fee
QAR 200
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
30 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid for at least 3 months from the date of entry into Qatar.
Passport-style photoRecent digital photo meeting Hayya specifications.
Confirmed accommodationHotel booking, rental contract, or 'Family and Friends Hosting' registration on Hayya.
Return ticketConfirmed return/onward flight if travelling by air.
Health insurancePolicy from a MOPH-registered insurer covering the stay.
Discover Qatar hotel bookingOptionalMandatory pre-booked approved hotel for passport holders of India, Pakistan, Thailand and Iran.
Tourist Visa
Qatar Visa-Free Entry (Visa Waiver on Arrival)
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Citizens of 100+ countries receive a free visa waiver on arrival. Tier A nationals (33 countries, incl. most EU/Schengen states) get a multiple-entry waiver valid 180 days allowing 90 days of stay; Tier B nationals (about 47 countries, incl. USA, UK, Canada, Australia) get 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days. Travellers need a passport valid 3+ months, onward/return ticket and confirmed accommodation; GCC nationals enter with just a passport or GCC ID.
Government fee
QAR 0
Service fee
QAR 160
Max stay
90 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival (6 months recommended).
Return or onward ticketConfirmed return/onward flight ticket if arriving by air.
Confirmed accommodationHotel booking or host address; bookable/registerable via the Hayya platform.
Health insuranceOptionalPolicy covering medical treatment in Qatar, per Ministry of Public Health requirements for stays over 30 days.
Hayya pre-registrationOptionalOptional advance registration on hayya.qa to speed up entry.
Transit Visa
Qatar 96-Hour Transit Visa / Stopover
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Free single-entry transit visa for passengers transiting Doha (minimum ~5-hour connection), allowing a stay of up to 96 hours (4 days); it cannot be extended. Issued via Qatar Airways / Discover Qatar (transit desk at Hamad International Airport or pre-arranged) for travellers not eligible for visa-free entry. The linked Qatar Stopover programme offers discounted 4/5-star hotel nights for transits of 12-96 hours.
Government fee
QAR 0
Service fee
QAR 200
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
4 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid for at least 6 months.
Confirmed onward ticketQatar Airways (or codeshare) ticket with onward flight to a third country within 96 hours.
Confirmed accommodationHotel booking in Qatar for the stopover period.
Passport photoOptionalRecent photo for the application.
Health insuranceOptionalTravel/medical insurance covering the stay (recommended).
Business Visitor Visa
Qatar Business Visit Visa
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Short-term entry visa for meetings, negotiations and project work, sponsored by a Qatari host company which applies via the Ministry of Interior. Typically issued for up to 30 days (longer-validity business visas exist for priority projects) and does not permit taking up local employment. The host company handles the application and fees; the previous 72-hour express business visa has reportedly been discontinued.
Service fee
QAR 600
Max stay
30 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid for at least 6 months with copy of data page.
Invitation letter from Qatari hostSponsoring company letter stating purpose and duration of the visit.
Host company commercial registrationCopy of the sponsor's CR and establishment card, submitted by the sponsor.
Passport photoRecent passport-style photograph.
Return ticketConfirmed onward/return travel.
Travel/health insuranceOptionalInsurance covering the full stay in Qatar.
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Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Qatar Student Visa and Student Residence Permit
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Non-GCC students admitted to a Qatari university obtain a student entry visa online (typically issued within ~72 hours) with the institution acting as sponsor, then convert it to a student Residence Permit after arrival following medical tests and biometrics. The RP is normally valid 1 year and renewed annually through the university until studies end. Students must show admission, financial means for tuition/living costs, and pass health screening.
Study: Enrolled at Qatari institution
Residency: Renewable residence; no standard PR
Service fee
QAR 800
Processing time
3 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Letter of acceptanceOfficial admission/confirmation letter from the Qatari college or university.
Valid passportValid for at least 6 months beyond the period of study.
Proof of fundsFinancial documents showing ability to pay tuition and living costs.
Medical examinationBlood test, chest X-ray and HIV screening (repeated in Qatar for the RP).
Passport photosRecent passport-style photographs.
Sponsorship/registration formsUniversity-sponsored RP application forms filed with the MOI.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Qatar Mustaqel Entrepreneur Visa (5-Year Residency)
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Launched in 2024, the Mustaqel programme grants entrepreneurs a renewable 5-year self-sponsored residence permit. Applicants need a business plan endorsed by an authorised incubator (e.g. Qatar Science & Technology Park, Qatar FinTech Hub) and a minimum investment of QAR 250,000; the application fee is QAR 5,000 and processing runs through the government-owned Jusour platform with MOI pre-approval. Holders can sponsor family, own assets and operate without an employer sponsor; at Web Summit Qatar 2026 the government announced a forthcoming 10-year residency track for entrepreneurs and senior executives.
Work: Self-sponsored; work independently
Study: Residency permits study
Residency: 5-yr renewable residency
Family: Sponsor family to Qatar
Government fee
QAR 5,000
Service fee
QAR 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
QAR 250,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid passport copy.
Endorsed business planBusiness plan approved by an authorised Qatari incubator (QSTP, Qatar FinTech Hub).
Good conduct certificatePolice clearance from country of residence.
Digital photoPassport-style digital photograph.
Application fee paymentQAR 5,000 fee paid via the Mustaqel/Jusour platform.
Skilled Work Visa
Qatar Work Visa and Work Residence Permit
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The only route to employment in Qatar: a Qatari employer (sponsor) obtains Ministry of Labour recruitment approval and an MOI work entry visa (approx. QAR 200), after which the worker completes medical tests, biometrics and contract registration and receives a work Residence Permit (Qatar ID). RPs are issued for 1-3 years and renewed by the employer (roughly QAR 500-1,000/year); the employer is legally required to pay all fees. After 20 years of continuous residence holders may apply for permanent residency.
Work: up to 48 h/week
Study: Permitted; family children enroll
Residency: Renewable residence; no standard PR
Family: If salary QAR10,000+ / housing
Government fee
QAR 200
Service fee
QAR 800
Processing time
30 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months; copy submitted by employer.
Signed employment contractContract attested/registered with the Ministry of Labour.
Educational/professional certificatesAttested degree or qualification certificates relevant to the role.
Police clearance certificateCriminal record certificate from country of origin/residence, attested.
Medical examinationBlood test, chest X-ray and infectious-disease screening at the Qatar Medical Commission after arrival.
Biometrics and fingerprintingCompleted in Qatar for issuance of the Qatar ID.
Passport photosRecent passport-style photographs.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Qatar Premium Real Estate Residency (QAR 3,650,000+)
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Qatar's top property-investment tier: owners of real estate worth at least QAR 3,650,000 (~USD 1 million) qualify for permanent-residency-style benefits covering health care, education and investment privileges, in addition to sponsor-free residency for the family. This is Qatar's de facto 'golden' residency product; it grants PR benefits but not citizenship, and remains tied to maintaining the qualifying ownership. Administered through the Aqarat one-stop window with title and residency issuable within days.
Work: Own businesses, invest freely
Study: Free public education like citizens
Residency: Permanent residency, no expiry
Family: Spouse, children, parents included
Processing time
7 days
Min. investment
QAR 3,650,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportCopy of the investor's valid passport.
Registered title deedProperty of QAR 3,650,000+ registered in an approved ownership area.
Proof of qualifying valueSale contract or official valuation evidencing the USD 1M threshold.
Police clearance certificateClean criminal record certificate.
Medical examinationStandard residency medical screening.
Passport photosRecent passport-style photographs.
Residence by Real Estate
Qatar Real Estate Residency Permit (QAR 730,000+)
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Foreigners who buy property worth at least QAR 730,000 (~USD 200,000) in designated freehold zones (e.g. The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay Lagoon, Al Khor) receive a renewable residence permit without a local sponsor, valid for as long as they own the property, with the right to sponsor spouse and children. Title and residency can be issued within days of registration; property registration fees are among the region's lowest (0.01% of construction costs). Oversight moved from the Ministry of Justice to the new Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) under a 2025 law.
Work: Right to work in Qatar
Study: Right to study; public education access
Residency: 1-yr renewable residence; no standard PR
Family: Sponsor spouse and children
Processing time
7 days
Min. investment
QAR 730,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportCopy of the investor's valid passport.
Registered title deedProperty registered with Aqarat/Real Estate Registration in a designated zone, value QAR 730,000+.
Proof of payment / property valuationEvidence the qualifying value is met (sale contract, valuation).
Police clearance certificateClean criminal record certificate.
Medical examinationStandard residency medical screening in Qatar.
Passport photosRecent passport-style photographs.
Health insuranceOptionalCoverage per MOPH requirements.
Foreign nationals who establish or acquire a company registered in Qatar can obtain a self-sponsored investor residence permit; Law No. 1 of 2019 allows up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. Commonly cited minimum capital is around QAR 200,000 (thresholds vary by sector and structure, up to QAR 3 million for some activities), with processing via the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and MOI taking roughly 1-3 months. The permit is renewable while the business remains active and allows family sponsorship.
Work: Run own/invested business
Study: Live, work and study permitted
Residency: Renewable residence; PR if QAR3.65M
Family: Sponsor spouse and children
Processing time
60 days
Min. investment
QAR 200,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportInvestor's valid passport.
Commercial registration (CR)Qatari company registration showing the applicant's ownership share.
Proof of capital investmentBank evidence of paid-up capital meeting the qualifying threshold.
Trade licence / establishment cardCompany licensing documents from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Medical examinationResidency medical screening in Qatar.
Business planOptionalDescription of the business activity (sector-dependent).
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Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Qatar Family Residence Visa
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Resident expatriates in approved (professional/technical) occupations can sponsor their spouse and children for residence. Minimum sponsor salary is QAR 10,000/month (government sector, or private sector without employer housing) or QAR 6,000/month with employer-provided family housing, per MOI criteria updated December 2023. Visa issuance costs QAR 200 plus QAR 100 per member converted to a residence permit; dependants' RPs track the sponsor's and are renewed annually.
Government fee
QAR 200
Service fee
QAR 1,000
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
QAR 10,000
Document checklist (7)
Family visa application formMOI application typed in Arabic, matching passport data.
Sponsor's Qatar IDCopy of the sponsoring resident's valid QID.
Dependants' passportsCopies of valid passports of spouse/children.
Attested marriage certificateAuthenticated marriage contract for spouse sponsorship.
Attested birth certificatesAuthenticated birth certificates for children.
Attested employment contract / salary certificateProof of profession and qualifying salary (QAR 10,000, or QAR 6,000 with housing).
Medical testDependants pass medical screening before RP issuance.
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Spouse / Partner Visa
Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Qatar Mustaqel Talent Visa (5-Year Residency)
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The talent track of the 2024 Mustaqel programme gives a renewable 5-year self-sponsored residence permit to individuals endorsed by a Qatari government authority in one of 13 approved fields (arts, entertainment, sports, education, scientific research, innovation and similar). Applicants must show either a job offer or minimum funds of QAR 36,500, pay a QAR 4,000 fee, and apply online via the Jusour/Mustaqel platform. The permit allows self-sponsorship, family sponsorship and asset ownership.
Work: Self-sponsored; work independently
Study: Residency permits study
Residency: 5-yr renewable residency
Family: Sponsor family to Qatar
Government fee
QAR 4,000
Service fee
QAR 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid passport copy.
Government endorsementApproval from the relevant Qatari authority in one of 13 designated talent fields.
Job offer or proof of fundsQatari job offer, or bank statement showing at least QAR 36,500.
Good conduct certificatePolice clearance certificate.
Digital photoPassport-style digital photograph.
Application fee paymentQAR 4,000 fee paid via the Mustaqel/Jusour platform.
Permanent Residence
Qatar Permanent Residency Permit (Law No. 10 of 2018)
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Under Law No. 10 of 2018, foreigners may apply for permanent residency after 20 consecutive years of legal residence (10 years if born in Qatar), with absences not exceeding 60 days/year, Arabic proficiency, a clean record and sufficient income (reported minimum basic salary of QAR 20,000 public sector / QAR 30,000 total private sector). Grants are capped at about 100 per year and prioritise children of Qatari women, holders of special competencies and those who rendered services to Qatar. PR holders gain access to public health and education, some property and business ownership rights without a local partner, and can sponsor family.
Document checklist (7)
PR application formApplication to the MOI Permanent Residency Committee.
Proof of 20 years' legal residenceResidence history (10 years if born in Qatar), absences under 60 days/year.
Proof of incomeSalary certificates meeting the ministry's income thresholds.
Evidence of Arabic proficiencyDemonstrated adequate knowledge of Arabic.
Clean criminal recordNo convictions involving honour or trust.
Valid passport and QIDCurrent passport and Qatar ID copies.
Medical fitness certificateOptionalProof of good health.
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