About Qatar
Qatar levies no personal income tax and offers residence through employment or qualifying real estate investment, with modern infrastructure.
Benefits
- No personal income tax
- High salaries for skilled expatriates
- Modern infrastructure and global connectivity
- Very low crime rates
Challenges
- Most residence permits are tied to an employer
- Permanent residency is quota-limited and rarely granted
- Extreme summer heat
Visa options
Visit Visa
19 stepsShort-term entry for tourism or business, with duration depending on nationality.
Official sourceWork Residence Permit
20 stepsResidence tied to a Qatari employer, covering the employee and eligible dependants.
Official sourceInvestor Residence
18 steps
Investment and costs
Residence from QAR 730,000 in freehold property; permanent residency from QAR 3.65 million
Immigration process
- 1
Assess your eligibility
- 2
Choose the right immigration programme
- 3
Prepare the required documents
- 4
Submit your application
- 5
Track the process and prepare for the move
Popular cities
- Doha
- Al Rayyan
- Lusail
- Al Wakrah