Qatar permanent residency and property residence
Who can apply and the property-linked residence option.
In short
Qatar grants a limited number of permanent residency cards each year to long-term residents and children of Qatari mothers. Property buyers in designated areas can get residence from QAR 730,000.
- Property residence
- QAR 730,000+
- Permanent (property)
- QAR 3.65M+
- Long-term residents
- 20 years (born abroad)
- Benefits
- Healthcare, education
Step by step
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Ministry of Interior criteria.
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Buy only in designated freehold areas
Don’t
- Don’t assume automatic approval
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Annual quota is small for the non-property route.
Common questions
Where can foreigners buy?
The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay Lagoon and other designated areas.
Official links
Background and more detail
Qatar grants a limited number of permanent residency cards each year to long-term residents and children of Qatari mothers. Property buyers in designated areas can get residence from QAR 730,000.
Key facts
- Property residence: QAR 730,000+
- Permanent (property): QAR 3.65M+
- Long-term residents: 20 years (born abroad)
- Benefits: Healthcare, education
Steps
- Check eligibility – Ministry of Interior criteria.
- Apply – Via MOI or Real Estate Registration.
- Review – Committee decides.
Watch out
- Annual quota is small for the non-property route.
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