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Family residence in Qatar

Family visa issuance under Ministry of Interior (MoI) guidelines: salary requirements (QR 10,000/month or QR 6,000 + housing), documentation, and QID card processing.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Employees working in Qatar relocating their spouse and children on permanent residence status.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Holding an approved technical or specialized profession on Qatari ID
  • Minimum monthly salary of QR 10,000 (or QR 6,000 with employer-provided family housing)
  • Certified employment contract authenticated by Ministry of Labour
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit application through Metrash2 digital mobile application or MoI Service Centre
  2. Family attends Qatar Visa Center (QVC) abroad for medical check and biometrics
  3. Family arrives in Qatar and collects residence cards (QID)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Authenticated marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, 6-month bank statements, employment contract, housing lease
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Applications are processed quickly through the Metrash2 mobile portal with digital status tracking.

Official source: Ministry of Interior Qatar (MoI). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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