Qatar Sets New Salary Requirements for Family Visas

Qatar has announced new conditions for expatriates wishing to sponsor their families for residence visas, as outlined under Law No. 4/2009. Private-sector workers must meet a minimum salary of QR 10,000 (N3,680,407) or QR 7,000 (N2,576,285) if their employer provides housing.

Applicants must hold a technical or specialized non-labor profession. Additionally, they need to submit a six-month bank statement from a Qatari-accredited bank, a notarized employment contract, and an educational certificate.

In contrast, expatriates in government or semi-government roles do not have a salary floor but must show housing provisions or allowances in their contracts, along with an official letter confirming their job title and salary. All applicants must possess a valid residence permit and an attested marriage certificate.

These requirements apply to all expatriates under the family sponsorship framework managed by the General Administration of Nationality, Borders and Expatriate Affairs.