Residency in Qatar, for you and your family.
Wondering how to move to Qatar — from the UK or anywhere else? The most reliable route for founders is the one where your own company sponsors your residency.
Once your company holds its Computer Card, it can sponsor your work residence permit: medical check, biometrics, then your Qatar ID (QID) — the key that unlocks daily life, from a bank account to a tenancy contract and the Metrash2 app. As the resident sponsor, you can then apply to sponsor your spouse and children, subject to the minimum salary threshold set by the authorities.
We sequence the whole journey honestly: what can be prepared before you fly, what must happen in Doha, and in which order — because a bank appointment without a QID, or a school application without an address, is a week lost. Immigration filings are executed by our licensed partner's PRO team on the ground.
Frequently asked
Can I move to Qatar from the UK?
Yes. There is no general settlement visa, but residency through employment or through your own company is a well-trodden route. For founders, incorporating first and being sponsored by your own company is usually the cleanest path — and it works the same from the UK, Europe or elsewhere.
Can I move to Qatar with my family?
Yes — once you hold a residence permit and meet the minimum salary threshold, you can apply to sponsor your spouse and children. We tell you before you commit whether your setup will meet the requirements.
How long does residency take once the company exists?
The work residence permit follows the company's Computer Card: medical, biometrics and QID issuance usually complete within weeks rather than months, assuming clean paperwork. Family files follow after your own QID.
Do I pay income tax as a Qatar resident?
Qatar levies no personal income tax on salaries. Your overall tax position also depends on the rules of the country you are leaving — plan your exit properly; we flag when you need specialist tax advice.
Is permanent residency possible in Qatar?
Qatar residency is renewable rather than permanent for most expatriates; long-term life in Qatar is built on maintaining sponsorship. A small permanent residency scheme exists with strict criteria — we are upfront that it is the exception, not the default.
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