Qatar · Spouse visas
Qatar Spouse of a citizen
Residence permit for the non-Qatari spouse of a Qatari national (family residence)
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Qatar. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
Presence rulesStay rule
A residence permit holder must not stay outside Qatar for more than six months in a row unless they have a return permit, obtained before leaving or within one year of leaving.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is the non-Qatari spouse, child or parent of a Qatari national.
- The marriage to the Qatari national is lawful.
Steps1
- The competent authority grants the permit under conditions set by ministerial decision.
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
The competent authority may grant a residence permit to the non-Qatari spouse, children and parents of a Qatari national; the conditions are set by ministerial decision. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is the non-Qatari spouse, child or parent of a Qatari national. 1
- The marriage to the Qatari national is lawful. 1
- The competent authority grants the permit under conditions set by ministerial decision. 1
Official sources
- Law No. (21) of 2015 Regulating Entry, Exit and Residency of Expatriates · Ministry of Justice, State of Qatar · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2015
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| PR via marriage | – | – | – |
| 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 are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Qatar?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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 1 official source. 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.
- 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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