Qatar · Work visa

Investor / Golden Visa (Property and Business)

Processing: 4-12 weeks
Cost: From QAR 500
Validity: Renewable with the investment

Property worth about USD 200,000 can qualify for a renewable residence permit. Property worth at least USD 1 million can qualify for permanent residency, carrying Permanent Residency Card privileges such as healthcare and education access, without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Property purchase of approx. QAR 730,000 (USD 200,000+) in a designated freehold zone, or
Investment of approx. USD 1 million for long-term/permanent-track residency
Alternatively, establishing a business with foreign-investor approval (100% foreign ownership is possible in most sectors)
Clean criminal record and proof of funds

Time and cost

Processing time: 4-12 weeks depending on route
Validity: Renewable while the investment is maintained; 5 years for higher-tier investments
Cost: From QAR 500
Required
About QAR 500 residence permit (similar to standard permits)
The investment capital comes on top of these fees.
Administrative fees also apply.
Path to residency: Higher-tier investors can access long-term residency; Qatar PR itself is quota-limited and selective.

Documents

Valid passport
Current and valid
Title deed or investment proof
Property registration or business license
Proof of funds
Bank statements evidencing the investment source
Criminal record certificate
Clean record

Tips

Residency lapses if the qualifying property is sold
Investor residency removes employer sponsorship and lets you sponsor family
Designated zones (The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay Lagoon) dominate the freehold market