Foreign and local investors can now obtain a Qatar residency permit simply by purchasing real estate worth at least QR 730,000 ($200,000), according to a new initiative launched by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The program, designed to make property ownership more accessible and transparent, allows buyers to receive both title deeds and residency status within days of completing their purchase.
The announcement was made by Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chairman of RERA, who confirmed that the system will be unveiled during the upcoming Third Real Estate Forum, held in collaboration with the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Labour, as well as the Investment Promotion Agency.
Al Obaidli described the framework as a unified government effort to attract foreign investment and enhance Qatar’s real estate competitiveness. “All relevant agencies are working together as one team to make property ownership in Qatar smoother and faster,” he said, adding that all projects licensed by RERA for 2025 are “completely issue-free.”
Under the new scheme, property buyers will instantly qualify for both ownership rights and real estate-linked residency, a move expected to significantly boost international interest in Qatar’s housing and commercial property sectors.
A Booming Real Estate Market
Qatar’s property market has seen strong momentum in 2025, with transactions totaling QR 8.9 billion in Q2, representing a 29.8% increase year-on-year. The rise was largely fueled by a 114% surge in residential deals, signaling renewed investor confidence and long-term stability in the market.
RERA confirmed that non-Qataris can own property in designated zones, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, as well as offices and retail spaces in malls.
Foreign investors who purchase property worth at least QR 730,000 ($200,000) will be eligible for temporary residency, while those investing QR 3.65 million ($1 million) or more can obtain permanent residency, which includes benefits such as access to Qatar’s healthcare, education, and investment opportunities.
Simplified Digital Ownership Process
The new system offers a fully digital one-stop platform for all real estate and residency applications, allowing users to complete registration and verification procedures online. Qatar currently leads the world in ease of real estate registration, issuing ownership and architectural documents in under 24 hours.
With the lowest property registration fee in the region—just 0.01% of construction costs—and a completely electronic building permit system, the country has positioned itself as one of the most efficient real estate markets globally.
This initiative is expected to further strengthen Qatar’s position as a premier investment and relocation destination, attracting global investors seeking both property ownership and long-term residence opportunities in one of the Middle East’s most stable economies.
