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Family Residence Visa

Processing
2-6 weeks
Cost
From QAR 500 first year
Validity
1-3 years

Allows expatriate workers, business owners, and investors to sponsor their spouse, children, and dependent relatives for residence in Qatar.

Requirements

  • Sponsor holds a valid Qatar ID in an eligible profession
  • Minimum monthly salary of QAR 10,000 (or QAR 6,000 with employer-provided family accommodation, per current MOI practice)
  • Attested marriage and birth certificates
  • Suitable family accommodation

Restrictions

  • Lower-salary or excluded professions cannot sponsor family
  • Dependent status ends if the sponsor’s RP is canceled

Time and cost

Processing time
2-6 weeks after submission to the Ministry of Interior
Validity
1-3 years, tied to the sponsor’s residence permit
Cost

From QAR 500 first year

Required

  • About QAR 500/year residence permit
  • Medical and ID fees also apply.

Documents

  • Valid passports

    For each family member

  • Attested marriage certificate

    Legalized by the Qatari embassy and MOFA

  • Attested birth certificates

    For children

  • Salary certificate and contract

    Evidencing the sponsorship salary threshold

  • Tenancy contract

    Proof of family accommodation

Tips

  • Approval remains discretionary above the salary threshold and depends on the profession
  • A sponsored spouse may work once the employer obtains a work permit under the family sponsorship
  • Sons are typically sponsorable up to age 25 (or while studying); daughters until marriage