Family Residence visa for Indians in Qatar

How to apply Residence Visa for family members

What is Family Residence Visa?

A family residence visa in Qatar is a special type of visa that enables foreign workers to sponsor their immediate family members, including their spouse and children, for an extended stay in the country.
To be eligible to sponsor their family for a residence visa, an expatriate resident must fulfill certain criteria, including meeting specific professional qualifications, maintaining a minimum salary, and providing suitable accommodation. These eligibility requirements are in place to ensure that the sponsoring individual has the financial means and stability to support their family members while residing in Qatar.
The family residence visa is a testament to Qatar's commitment to fostering a sense of community and unity among its residents. It allows families to stay together, creating a supportive environment for expatriates who contribute to the country's workforce. Overall, the family residence visa is an important aspect of Qatar's immigration policies, promoting family values and ensuring a well-rounded living experience for those who choose to make Qatar their home.

Requirements to sponsor his/her family

1.Residence Permit

Before initiating the application for a family residence visa in Qatar, commonly known as a Family Residence Permit, the sponsor must possess a valid Residence Permit (QID).

2.Profession Requirement

The sponsor's profession, as indicated on their Qatar ID, should fall under the technical or specialized category, excluding those classified as labor-intensive occupations. Professions such as drivers, delivery personnel, and cleaners are categorized under labor, rendering sponsors in these roles ineligible to apply for family residence visas.

3.Salary

For Private Employees:Minimum salary of QAR 10,000 or QAR 6000, with family housing provided by the employer and duly accredited with an employment contract
For Governement and Semi-Government Employees:The employee should have family housing allocated by the employer or a minimum monthly salary of QAR 10,000 duly accredited with an employment contract

Documents Required for Qatar Family Residence Visa

1.Passport:

Passport of spouse and children (front and back pages)

2. Marriage Certificate:

Marriage Certificate for Spouse .( It should be attested)

3. Birth Certificate:

Birth Certificate for Children .( It should be attested)

4. NOC (No-Objection Certificate)

NOC letter should be in Arabic from the employer. Your position and salary should be mentioned in that. (Dated within the last 3 months). This document should be uploaded in other documents placeholder

Note:Declaration of non-marriage for daughtersis required if they are above 18 years of age and unmarried. Married daughters are not eligible for sponsorship under their parents.
If you have adopted children, additional documents are required.
Children within 6-18 years of age must be enrolled in schooling inside or outside the country

Attestation and Translation Process

Documents should be attested by Qatar Embassy in your country or your country's embassy in Qatar. Also get attested from Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) in doha.

If marriage or birth certificates are not in english or arabic you will need to translate . Translated should be uploaded in other documents section

Documents Format

Photo must be clear
Photo should be in jpg image format only(pdf not accepted)
Multiple pages should be combined into one single image
Photo size should be less than 500kb
For the bank statement (if required), inform your bank that it is for the RP application so that they will print a one-page statement with salary credit only.

How to apply for Residence visa through metrash

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Login to metrash application
2.Click on the "Visa" icon

3. Click on the "issue visa" icon

4. Click on the "family visit" icon

5. Select Family Resident Application

6. Click on "New Application" in the bottom right of the screen
7. Fill the form carefully and click "Validate"