Qatar•AsiaMustaqel Visa - Entrepreneur
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
5,000 QAR
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Five-year renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs and business owners. Requires minimum QAR 250,000 business investment and endorsement from recognized business incubator. Allows business ownership and family sponsorship.
The Mustaqel Visa Entrepreneur program launched in February 2024 to attract international business owners and entrepreneurs to Qatar. Applicants must secure endorsement from recognized business incubators and maintain their business investment. The visa provides long-term residency and entrepreneurial freedom.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
250,000 QAR
Investment Required
250,000 QAR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Professional
Experience
3+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Business plan
Detailed business plan document
Incubator endorsement
Letter from recognized business incubator
Proof of investment
Bank statements showing QAR 250,000+
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance
Health insurance
Valid insurance policy
Passport photographs
Recent digital photos
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Advantages
- Long 5-year validity
- 100% business ownership possible
- Can sponsor family members
- No employer sponsorship required
- Tax advantages (no personal income tax)
- Can own property in Qatar
- Renewable if business maintained
Considerations
- High investment requirement (QAR 250,000)
- Need incubator endorsement
- Government fee (QAR 5,000)
- Must maintain business operation
- Business risk factors
Application Process
Develop business plan
Create comprehensive business plan for Qatar venture
Seek incubator endorsement
Submit plan to recognized Qatar business incubator for approval
Obtain endorsement
Receive incubator endorsement of business plan
Prepare investment proof
Demonstrate ability to invest minimum QAR 250,000
Apply for Mustaqel visa
Submit Mustaqel visa application with all documentation
Pay government fee
Pay QAR 5,000 residence permit fee
Background check
Security and criminal record verification
Visa approval
Mustaqel visa approved for 5 years
Application Forms
Mustaqel Visa - Entrepreneur Application
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