🇶🇦 Qatar · Employer-sponsored work
Residence Permit and QID — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 |
| Minimum annual salary | QAR 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €43,589 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/wcm/connect/Hukoomi+Web+Content/Hukoomi/Topics/Visas+and+Official+Documents/residenceandworkpermits.
- Typical processing: ~42 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,615.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“page returns a Hukoomi login/registration form shell (User ID/Password fields) with no extractable residence-permit content”
“Work Residence Permits are renewed each year by the expatriate's employer.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.