Permanent Residence Card by Long Residence

QatarLong-term residence

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What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

Permanent Residency Card under Law No. 10 of 2018, covering the applicant and family members under 18.

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https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2Fc7824bdc-1b85-4d87-b805-08b7a548638d
It’s a card given to eligible categories in accordance with Law No. 10 of 2018 according to specific regulations that the applicant deserves for him/her self and his / her family members under the age of 18 years.

What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

20 years of legal residence in Qatar if born abroad; 10 years if born in Qatar. The official source does not state when the period begins.

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When the qualifying period begins is not stated

https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F4c67a4ca-c782-4499-9e2e-01ced9908b9c
The applicant should complete 20 years in Qatar on a legal residence permit if he/she is born abroad and 10 years if born in Qatar.

Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

Legal residence of the applicant in Qatar counts. The official source does not state whether any residence types count partially or not at all.

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Limits of the record

No rule on residence types counting partially or not at all

https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F790acc5d-a0cb-48d8-9c32-da8689832c42
Legal residence of the applicant for 20 years in Qatar if he/she was born abroad and 10 years if born in Qatar.

What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

Answer not available

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

Other conditions: enough income to cover the applicant's and family's expenses; good behaviour and reputation with no final conviction for a dishonourable offence in Qatar or abroad; sufficient knowledge of Arabic. Applications are filed online through the Ministry of Interior e-services (Residence Service > Permanent Residence Card) with an activated smart ID card; the application fee is QR 3000 (non-refundable, covering all family members) and a QR 3000 fee is payable on final approval. The official source does not state card validity, renewal, retention or loss rules.

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Limits of the record

Card validity, renewal, retention and loss rules not stated

https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F4c67a4ca-c782-4499-9e2e-01ced9908b9c
He/she should have enough income to cover expenditures of him and his family. He/she should be of good behaviour and reputation and should not have been convicted of a final verdict on any dishonorable offence inside Qatar or abroad. He/she should have enough knowledge of the Arabic language.
https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F3c2740cd-a7f3-4cc4-adef-d8ee0ad1ac85
The applicant must have a smart ID card with activation of the e-services on it.
https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F3c2740cd-a7f3-4cc4-adef-d8ee0ad1ac85
Select "Residence Service" and choose "Permanent Residence Card".
https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F790acc5d-a0cb-48d8-9c32-da8689832c42
The fee is QR 3000/- (not refundable). It includes all members of the family.
https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/permanentresidency/?1dmy&pswid=Z7_IAMI0240LG3K80QIK5E0NP3UF0&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fwcmlib-internet-en%2Fsa-departmentcommittee%2Fsa-permanentresidency%2F790acc5d-a0cb-48d8-9c32-da8689832c42
The applicant who got final approval must pay its fees of QR 3000/-.

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Permanent Residence Card by Long Residence

What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
Your next step.