Official name: Residency for non-Qatari owners of real estate (Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2020)
Non-Qataris who own property worth at least QAR 730,000 in designated areas can obtain residency for themselves and their family while they own it; owners of property worth QAR 3,650,000 or more receive certain permanent-resident benefits.
Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2020 set out 9 freehold and 16 usufruct (99-year) areas for non-Qatari ownership. According to the Ministry of Justice, owners of property worth at least QAR 730,000 (about US$200,000) are granted residency for themselves and their family for the duration of ownership; owners of property worth at least QAR 3,650,000 (about US$1 million) receive the same benefits as permanent residents in healthcare, education and some commercial activities.
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B
Property must be in a designated freehold or usufruct area.
Property
QAR 730,000
Residency for the owner and family, in designated areas.
Property
QAR 3,650,000
Same benefits as permanent residents in healthcare, education and some commercial activities.
C
Detailed eligibility criteria were not verified. Ask an advisor before relying on this program.
Individual assessment required
Residency is granted to the owner and their family for the duration of ownership (Ministry of Justice).
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Freehold or usufruct areas under Cabinet Resolution 28 of 2020.
The ministry acts as the one-stop shop for non-Qatari ownership.
The MoJ states residency can be obtained on completion of the purchase.
Processing time: Not verified
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Last verified 6 October 2026
Ministry of Justice, State of Qatar · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Portugal
A temporary, renewable residence permit for non-EU investors who make a qualifying non-real-estate investment in Portugal and keep it for five years. Buying property no longer qualifies.
Greece
A five-year, renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals who buy qualifying real estate in Greece. Thresholds are €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000 depending on location and property type. It does not allow employment.
Italy
A two-year visa for non-EU citizens who invest in Italian government bonds, companies, innovative startups or philanthropic initiatives. Property purchases are not a qualifying option.
