Family residence visa in Qatar
Salary requirements, documents and steps to sponsor family.
In short
Employees earning QAR 10,000 (or QAR 6,000 with company housing) can sponsor spouse and children. Applications go through Metrash.
- Salary
- QAR 10,000 or 6,000 + housing
- Apply via
- Metrash
- Processing
- 1–3 weeks
- Insurance
- Mandatory
Step by step
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Home country and Qatar embassy.
2–4 weeks
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Buy health insurance for each family member
Don’t
- Don’t let visit visas overstay
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Sons over 25 cannot usually stay on family sponsorship.
Common questions
Can my spouse work?
Yes, with a work permit from the Ministry of Labour.
Official links
Background and more detail
Employees earning QAR 10,000 (or QAR 6,000 with company housing) can sponsor spouse and children. Applications go through Metrash.
Key facts
- Salary: QAR 10,000 or 6,000 + housing
- Apply via: Metrash
- Processing: 1–3 weeks
- Insurance: Mandatory
Steps
- Attest marriage and birth certificates – Home country and Qatar embassy.
- Apply on Metrash – Upload documents.
- Medical and QID – After arrival.
Watch out
- Sons over 25 cannot usually stay on family sponsorship.
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