Family Residence Visa
🇶🇦 Qatar visas · Family
What it is
Allows Qatar residents to sponsor spouse, sons under 25, and unmarried daughters (no age limit). Sponsor must meet minimum salary thresholds and have at least 6 months of Qatar employment.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- 1 to 3 years (renewable, aligned with sponsor's RP validity)
- Application fee
- QAR 200
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- How to apply
- Mixed
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Sponsor must earn minimum QAR 10,000/month (government) or QAR 6,000 with employer housing (private)
- Sponsor must have at least 6 months employment in Qatar
- Tenancy contract in sponsor's name
- Attested marriage/birth certificates
- Medical examination for dependents upon arrival
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.