Qatar Residence Visa Requirements
Complete guide for family sponsorship: husband, wife, children, and parents. Updated 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
| Category | Minimum Salary | Profession Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Husband | 10,000 QAR | Eligible Profession |
| Wife | 10,000 QAR | Eligible Profession |
| Children | 10,000 QAR | Eligible Profession |
| Parents | 25,000 QAR | Eligible Profession |
Required Documents to upload
For Husband
- Husband’s passport copy
- Visa holder personal picture
- Wife’s passport copy (sponsor)
- Attested marriage certificate
For Wife
- Wife’s passport copy
- Visa holder personal picture
- Husband’s passport copy (sponsor)
- Attested marriage certificate
For Children
- Children’s passport copy
- Visa holder personal picture
- Sponsor’s passport copy
- Attested birth certificate
For Parents
- Parents’ passport copies
- Visa holder personal picture
- Sponsor’s passport copy
- Attested marriage certificate
- Attested birth certificates
Application Processing
Rejected Applications
- Visit Duhail Immigration Office
- Meet with Captain
- Timing: 7 AM – 11 AM
Visa Payment & Collection
- Open Metrash app > Visa > Operations
- Select “Pay Visa Fees” > “Choose Visa Number”
- Make payment via debit/credit card
Airport Requirements
- Original passport
- Visa copy
- Sponsor ID copy
Medical Procedures
Required for adults within 7 days of entry
| Documents Required | Location | Timing | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original passport | Medical Commission, Mesaimeer | 7 AM – 5 PM | 100 QAR Payment |
| Visa copy with sponsor’s mobile number | |||
| Sponsor ID copy and Bank Card |
Medical Results
- Published via Metrash within 24 hours
- If not received in 3 days:
- Visit Medical Commission with documents
Fingerprint Registration
Required for adults after medical
- Location: CID Fingerprint Section (Salwa Road)
- Timing: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Documents:
- Visa copy
- Original passport
- Finger print application form (signed)
- Sponsor ID copy
- Fee: No charge
- Processing: 24 hours to 7 days
Qatar ID (QID) Procedures
National Address Requirement
- Must be updated in Metrash
- Required for QID delivery via Q-Post
QID Issuance
- Metrash > Residency > Residency Procedures > Issue Residency
- Enter visa number and details
- Provide delivery address
- Pay 500 QAR via card (Debit or Credit)
Delivery Time: 3-7 days (In case of delays, please contact Metrash Customer Care at 2342000 for assistance.
Visa Validity
- 365 days after QID issuance
QID Renewal
- Metrash > Residency > Renewal
- Enter QID number
- Update delivery address
- Pay 500 QAR renewal fee
QID Cancellation
- Metrash > Residency > Cancellation
- Enter QID number
- Pay 50 QAR cancellation fee
Important Notes
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