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Executive Residency

QatarTalent and merit

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The Executive Residency targets senior executives who already hold Qatari residency (current residents, QID holders) and require a streamlined employer-led pathway to formalise their status, employment authorisation and access to programme benefits.

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What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Applicants need at least five years of experience in a senior executive management position. The programme also sets a monthly salary threshold of QAR 50,000 for Chairman, COO, CTO, CFO and CEO positions, and QAR 80,000 for other Executive Director titles.

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Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes, employer nomination is required: the executive expresses interest to the employer and employees nominate executives; the stream focuses on employer nomination. A valid local employment contract (direct contract) is required with a company in one of these categories: public shareholding companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange; banks and financial institutions licensed by the Qatar Central Bank or the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA); insurance companies licensed by the Qatar Central Bank or QFCRA; consulting firms (scientific offices or visiting professional firms) in management, finance, legal and accounting services for governmental and semi-governmental entities; state-owned companies and institutions.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Stated benefits include sponsorship of dependants and relatives, with the ability to issue family visit visas, sponsorship of domestic workers, and ownership of assets. After approval the holder applies to the MoL for a special work permit. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or establish a business.

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  • The consulted page does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or establish a business.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The programme offers an up to ten-year renewable residency permit without a sponsor; renewal follows the initial application documentation requirements, and the QID is issued upon approval. The official source does not state a permanent-residence or citizenship pathway.

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  • The consulted page does not state an accelerated or normal permanent-residence or citizenship pathway.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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