Qatar•AsiaFamily Residence Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-15 days
Application Fee
500 QAR
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for immediate family members of Qatar residents. Allows spouses and children to live with resident sponsor. Requires salary thresholds and health insurance.
The Family Residence Visa allows foreign workers in Qatar to bring their spouses and children to live together as a family. It requires the sponsor to meet specific salary thresholds that vary by employment sector and whether family housing is provided.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
120,000 QAR
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original and copy
Birth certificate
Attested by Qatar embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Marriage certificate
For spouses, attested copy
Passport photographs
4 recent photographs
Health insurance
Valid health insurance policy
Sponsor Documents
Valid Residence Permit
Active Qatar residence permit
Qatar ID/Residence Card
Current residence card
Employment confirmation
Letter from employer confirming position and salary
Salary proof
Minimum QAR 6,000-10,000/month depending on category
Housing documentation
Proof of family housing or rental agreement
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Advantages
- Enables family reunification
- Long-term residency for family
- Children can study in Qatar
- Access to healthcare and benefits
- Annual renewal ensures continuity
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's employment
- Requires minimum salary thresholds
- Professional category restrictions apply
- Mandatory health insurance required
- Limited to first-degree relatives
Application Process
Verify sponsor eligibility
Confirm sponsor has technical/specialized profession and meets salary requirements
Prepare documents
Gather marriage certificate, birth certificates, passports, attested documents
Apply through Metrash
Submit family residence application via Metrash app
Medical examination
Family members undergo health screening
Biometric registration
Fingerprints and photos taken
Pay permit fee
Pay QAR 500 for initial residence permit
Receive approval
Family residence permit approved
Issue residence card
Qatar residence cards issued to family members
Application Forms
Family Residence Permit Application
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