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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).
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
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:
Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners
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Qatar Residence Visa for Real Estate Owners
Program Statistics
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