Foreign investors can now easily obtain Qatar’s residency by purchasing property worth at least QR 730,000 (around $200,000). According to Al Sharq, the new initiative allows buyers to get both their property ownership title and real estate residency within just a few days — a move aimed at attracting global investors and boosting Qatar’s real estate market.
Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, the Chairman of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) made the announcement. He stated that the project will be formally introduced in the following Third Real Estate Forum taking place with the assistance of Ministries of Interior, Justice, Labour, and Investment Promotion Agency.
This system, according to Al Obaidli, brings together all the government departments in a single structure to facilitate ownership of property through making it quick, easy, and more transparent.
He said that all the agencies are currently operating as a team to ensure real estate investment in Qatar is easier and more effective. The new system will also enable property purchasers to be given title deeds together with residence permits.
The Qatar real estate market is increasing at a rapid pace. The country registered property deals of QR 8.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025, which is a 29.8 percent growth over the previous year. This increase was largely fueled by an increase in residential property sales which increased by 114 percent indicating increased investor confidence.
Foreigners who purchase property valued at QR 730,000 and above will be granted real estate residency access, whereas those with investments of QR 3.65 million (or more) will be granted permanent residency. The other privileges that permanent residents can receive include access to healthcare, education and investment opportunities in Qatar.
According to RERA, both Qataris and non-Qataris can now own various types of real estate — including apartments, shops, and offices in malls or mixed-use complexes across the country. All ownership and residency steps will be handled through a single digital platform, which will make the process much quicker and reduce paperwork.
Qatar is currently ranked number one globally in the ease of real estate registration. Ownership documents and architectural approvals are typically issued within 24 hours, and property registration fees are among the lowest in the region — just 0.01% of the construction cost. The country’s fully electronic building permit system has also made property transactions faster and more transparent nationwide.
Qatar’s new property-linked residency program offers investors a simple, fast, and affordable path to live in one of the Gulf’s most stable and rapidly growing economies — making it an attractive opportunity for anyone looking to invest in the Middle East’s property market.
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