Qatar · Investing
Qatar Investor residence
First stay: 5 yrs
Investor residence visa (MOI) and five-year investor residence under Law No. 21 of 2015
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Key facts
Investor residence is an investing route for Qatar. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
The five-year residence permit is renewable for similar terms.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is an investor under the law regulating investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activity.
- The applicant is of good conduct and reputation.
What you must show1
- The entry visa fee is QAR 200 (≈ $55).
Documents3
- A valid passport copy is required.
- A letter from the competent authority confirming the investment is required.
- A good conduct certificate attested by the competent authorities is required.
Steps1
- The applicant passes the medical test outside Qatar.
After you arrive1
- The residence period is five years, renewable for similar terms.
What happens at day 183
How Qatar decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
5 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in the yearAn individual is resident if a permanent home is available in Qatar, or he stayed in Qatar continuously or intermittently for more than 183 days in the year, or he holds Qatari nationality.
- Foreign-source income
Source-based
Qatar taxes income derived from sources in the State at 10% of taxable income; salaries, wages and allowances are outside the Income Tax Law, and bank interest of natural persons who carry on no taxable activity is exempt.
All tax rules for Qatar Tax records checked
Full official text
Entry visa for people coming to Qatar to invest, issued on a letter from the competent authority confirming the investment; Law 21 of 2015 lets the Minister issue visas and residence to investors without a recruiter, for five years renewable. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant is an investor under the law regulating investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activity. 2
- The applicant is of good conduct and reputation. 2
- The entry visa fee is QAR 200 (≈ $55). 1
- A valid passport copy is required. 1
- A letter from the competent authority confirming the investment is required. 1
- A good conduct certificate attested by the competent authorities is required. 1
- The applicant passes the medical test outside Qatar. 1
- The residence period is five years, renewable for similar terms. 2
Stay
- Residence for five years, renewable for similar terms.
- Initial permitted stay: 60 months.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Residence is issued without a recruiter.
Family
Residence may be granted without work being required to the spouse, children and parents of the permitted resident.
Official sources
- Entry Visas for Work Residence: Investor Residence Visa · Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar · checked 2026-10-11
- Law No. (21) of 2015 Regulating Entry, Exit and Residency of Expatriates · Ministry of Justice, State of Qatar · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2015
Investor residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor residence | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Property residence · QAR 3.65M | Needs an investment of QAR 3.6M+ ≈ $1M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Property residence · QAR 730k | Needs an investment of QAR 730k+ ≈ $201k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Investor residence?
Residence for five years, renewable for similar terms.
Can I work on the Investor residence?
Residence is issued without a recruiter.
Can I bring my family on the Investor residence?
Residence may be granted without work being required to the spouse, children and parents of the permitted resident.
How are Investor residence holders taxed in Qatar?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor residence. The standard rules apply: The General Tax Authority lists income tax of 10% on net income generated in Qatar, 5% withholding on payments to non-residents for services or rights, and 10% on the sale of real estate or securities within Qatar.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Entry Visas for Work Residence: Investor Residence Visa · Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar · checked 2026-10-11
- Law No. (21) of 2015 Regulating Entry, Exit and Residency of Expatriates · Ministry of Justice, State of Qatar · checked 2026-10-11
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