Qatar•AsiaGolden Visa - 10-Year Residence Permit
At a Glance
4 weeks – 1 month
QAR 700
10 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Ten-year Qatar residency (Jusour) for incubator-endorsed founders and senior executives meeting salary thresholds, launched February 2026.
Qatar's 10-year residency programme, launched 3 February 2026 via the Jusour portal, is a long-term permit administered by the Ministry of Interior with Jusour. It targets two streams: founders of high-impact ventures backed by approved Qatari incubators, and senior executives at QSE-listed corporates, QCB-licensed banks, or recognised consulting firms.
Renewable for up to 10 years. Entrepreneurs need a QAR 250,000 investment with 20% ownership and a QAR 36,500 three-month bank balance. Executives need five years' senior experience and salaries of QAR 50,000+/month for CEO, Chairman, CFO, COO and CTO roles, or QAR 80,000+ for other directors. Processing runs 4-6 weeks; holders can sponsor family, and executive status survives a job change.
This visa is ideal for incubator-backed founders launching ventures in Qatar, and for C-suite executives at QSE-listed or QCB-licensed firms seeking decade-long residency independent of their employer.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 10 years |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
QatarRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Targeted at entrepreneurs and senior executives.
Entrepreneurs: Must build high-impact/innovation-driven businesses aligned with Qatar's priorities and obtain endorsement from a recognized Qatari incubator (e.g., QSTP).
Entrepreneurs: Must demonstrate financial stability with a minimum bank balance of QAR 36,500 maintained over the previous three months.
Executives: Must hold a senior leadership role (Chairman, CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, or Executive Director).
Executives: Must have at least 5 years of senior management experience.
Executives: Must have a valid local employment contract with a company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, or a bank/financial institution/insurance company licensed by the Qatar Central Bank, or specific government-aligned consulting firms.
Executives: Minimum monthly salary of QAR 50,000 for C-suite roles or QAR 80,000 for other executive director roles.
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
5+ years
Min. Income
600,000 QAR/yr
Investment
250,000 QAR
Min. Savings
36,500 QAR
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photographs
Police clearance / criminal record certificate
Medical examination report
Educational credentials
Entrepreneurs: incubator endorsement letter from an approved Qatari incubator
Entrepreneurs: business plan aligned with Qatar's priority sectors
Entrepreneurs: proof of QAR 250,000+ investment and 20% ownership
Entrepreneurs: bank statements showing QAR 36,500+ balance over the prior 3 months
Executives: valid local employment contract with a QSE-listed, QCB-licensed or approved firm
Executives: employer nomination letter
Executives: proof of qualifying monthly salary (QAR 50,000 for CEO/Chairman/CFO/COO/CTO; QAR 80,000 for other executive directors)
Executives: evidence of 5+ years of senior management experience
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- 10-year residency, renewable while qualification is maintained
- Independent residency — executive status continues even after a job change
- Sponsorship of spouse, dependent children, and domestic workers
- Asset-ownership rights and access to Qatar's business ecosystem
- No personal income tax in Qatar
- Two clear streams (entrepreneur or executive) with published criteria
- Application via the dedicated Jusour digital portal
Worth Knowing
- Entrepreneurs need endorsement from an approved Qatari incubator (QSTP, QFTH, QBIC, Scale7, QDB)
- Executives must hold a C-suite or director role at a QSE-listed, QCB-licensed or approved firm
- Minimum QAR 250,000 investment with 20% ownership (entrepreneur stream)
- Salary thresholds of QAR 50,000/month (C-suite) or QAR 80,000/month (other directors)
- Five years of senior management experience required for the executive stream
- Closed to general professionals, freelancers and retirees without incubator endorsement or a qualifying C-suite role
- Entrepreneurs below 20% ownership or the QAR 250,000 investment minimum are non-qualifying
Application Process
Confirm qualification stream
entrepreneur (incubator-endorsed founder) or executive (employer-nominated C-suite/director)
Secure stream endorsement
entrepreneurs obtain endorsement from an approved Qatari incubator (QSTP, Qatar FinTech Hub, QBIC, Scale7, or Qatar Development Bank); executives obtain employer nomination from a QSE-listed, QCB-licensed or approved firm
Register on the Jusour portal (jusour.qa) and create an application
Upload required documents including passport, business plan/incubator endorsement or employment contract, bank statements, police clearance and medical reports
Pay application and processing fees
Complete background and security checks
Provide biometrics and undergo medical examination
Receive 10-year residency card upon approval (typical processing 4-6 weeks)
Application Forms
| Jusour 10-Year Residency Application | — |
Related visas
More visas in Qatar
Investment visas in other countries
- Golden Visa - Startup Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Νεοφυούς Επιχείρησης - B.6)
Greece
- Investor Visa
United Arab Emirates
- Investor Visa (A5)
Kazakhstan
Ready to see if the Golden Visa - 10-Year Residence Permit is your visa path?
Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.
Start Visa Discovery