Qatar · Spouse visas
Qatar PR via marriage
Permanent residence for the non-Qatari spouse of a Qatari national (Law No. 10 of 2018)
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Key facts
PR via marriage is a spouse visas route for Qatar. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- QAR 3,000 ≈ $820
Cost, time and long term
Government feesQAR 3,000 ≈ $820
- QAR 3,000 (≈ $820)Application fee for permanent residency submitted online to the Ministry of Interior.
Presence rulesStay rule
A permanent residence card holder may leave Qatar and return without obtaining permission.
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is a non-Qatari husband married to a Qatari woman or a non-Qatari wife married to a Qatari man.
- The applicant is exempt from the 20-year residence requirement of Article 1 of Law No. 10 of 2018.
- The applicant is exempt from the minimum salary requirement of QAR 20,000 (≈ $5,490) (government) or QAR 30,000 (≈ $8,240) (private sector).
- The applicant is exempt from the Arabic-language knowledge requirement.
What you must show1
- Application fee of QAR 3,000 (≈ $820).
Steps3
- Eligibility can be checked free of charge through the Hukoomi service Inquire About Eligibility for Permanent Residency.
- The application is submitted online to the Ministry of Interior through the MOI e-services portal using a smart card.
- The Committee for Granting Permanent Residency Permits reviews the application and recommends to the Minister of Interior.
What happens at day 183
How Qatar decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
For a non-Qatari husband of a Qatari woman or a non-Qatari wife of a Qatari man. Under Law No. 10 of 2018 they are exempt from the 20-year residence, minimum salary and Arabic requirements that apply to other applicants. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of QAR 3,000 (≈ $820) · Application fee for permanent residency submitted online to the Ministry of Interior. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a non-Qatari husband married to a Qatari woman or a non-Qatari wife married to a Qatari man. 1
- The applicant is exempt from the 20-year residence requirement of Article 1 of Law No. 10 of 2018. 1
- The applicant is exempt from the minimum salary requirement of QAR 20,000 (≈ $5,490) (government) or QAR 30,000 (≈ $8,240) (private sector). 1
- The applicant is exempt from the Arabic-language knowledge requirement. 1
- Application fee of QAR 3,000 (≈ $820). 1
- Eligibility can be checked free of charge through the Hukoomi service Inquire About Eligibility for Permanent Residency. 1
- The application is submitted online to the Ministry of Interior through the MOI e-services portal using a smart card. 1
- The Committee for Granting Permanent Residency Permits reviews the application and recommends to the Minister of Interior. 1
Stay
- Permanent residency card granted by the Minister of Interior.
Official sources
- How to Become a Permanent Resident in Qatar? · Hukoomi, Qatar Government Portal · checked 2026-10-11
- Emir issues Law No. 10 of 2018 on Permanent Residence in the State of Qatar · Embassy of the State of Qatar, Islamabad · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2018-09-05
PR via marriage and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR via marriage | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the PR via marriage?
A fee of QAR 3,000 (≈ $820). Application fee for permanent residency submitted online to the Ministry of Interior.
How long can I stay on the PR via marriage?
Permanent residency card granted by the Minister of Interior.
How are PR via marriage holders taxed in Qatar?
No special regime in our records is tied to the PR via marriage. 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.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- How to Become a Permanent Resident in Qatar? · Hukoomi, Qatar Government Portal · checked 2026-10-11
- Emir issues Law No. 10 of 2018 on Permanent Residence in the State of Qatar · Embassy of the State of Qatar, Islamabad · checked 2026-10-11
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