Qatar

For a foreign national hired to work and live in Qatar by a Qatari employer.

For a new expatriate worker or person performing qualifying short-term contractual work for an approved Qatari organisation.

For a foreign worker entering Qatar under a sponsor for a temporary employment assignment.

For a foreign investor in a selected qualifying business venture who seeks residence without employer sponsorship.

For a non-Qatari owner or qualifying usufruct holder of real estate in a designated area meeting the published value threshold.

For an entrepreneur aged at least 18 who is endorsed by a recognised Qatari business incubator and meets the financial-evidence rules.

For an existing Qatar resident nominated by a qualifying employer for an eligible senior executive role.

For a person who has rendered great services to Qatar or has special capabilities needed by the state.

For a foreign student admitted to an approved educational institution who will reside in Qatar during the course.

For the spouse or child of a Qatar work-residence holder who meets the current salary, profession, housing and family conditions.

For an eligible relative visiting a Qatar resident who meets the current profession, salary, housing and insurance conditions.

For one of the family classes exempted by law from the ordinary long-residence, income, conduct and Arabic conditions.

For a long-term lawful resident meeting the applicable Qatar-born or foreign-born residence period plus income, conduct and Arabic-language conditions.

For a citizen of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates exercising GCC movement, residence or work rights in Qatar.

For a qualifying short business visit of up to 72 hours.

For a non-GCC citizen who holds valid residence in another GCC state and has an approved profession.

For an eligible tourist using the joint Qatar-Oman visitor arrangement.

For a temporary visitor using the applicable Hayya tourist, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel-authorisation channel.

For an eligible non-GCC companion travelling with and under the personal sponsorship of a GCC citizen.

For a person outside the country of nationality or habitual residence who cannot or will not return because of a justified fear of specified severe harm or persecution.

For a traveller making a qualifying temporary stop in Qatar while continuing to another destination.

For qualifying official travel supported through the designated government or diplomatic process.