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Permanent Residence Card for Special Services or Capabilities

QatarTalent and merit

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

People who have performed great services to the State and persons with special capabilities the State needs (exempt from the standard permanent-residence conditions); the Ministry describes these special competencies as technical, scientific or administrative professions required by the State.

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  • No detailed criteria for 'great services' published in the sources

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Answer not available

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Answer not available

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Card holders may invest in national-economy sectors set by Council of Ministers decision without a Qatari partner (company set up under the commercial companies law); the spouse and children up to 18 enjoy the holder's privileges in residence, health and education. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer or work independently.

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Limits of the record
  • Freedom to change employer or work independently not stated

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

Answer not available

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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