Qatari nationality law


Qatari nationality law is based mostly on jus sanguinis. Qatari citizens enjoy freedom of movement between other GCC, member states, similar to the European Union or the Trans-Tasman agreement between Australia and New Zealand.

By residence

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By descent

may be granted citizenship if they fulfill the following: by decree of the Emir, providing the following conditions
Even though Qatari law allows naturalization of foreigners, Qatar rarely grants them citizenship even if they have a Qatari mother.
Recently, Qatar has offered a quick citizenship process for citizens of GCC member state, Bahrain.
In September, Qatar announced to grant residency to foreign investors investing an unspecified level of "non-Qatari capital" in the economy of the country. Foreign investors, including property developers active in Qatar’s real estate market, will be eligible for a renewable five-year residency permit under the new law.

Dual citizenship

Qatar does not recognize dual citizenship. Holding another citizenship may lead to the revoking of Qatari citizenship.

Loss of Qatari citizenship

The person may lose Qatari citizenship in the following cases:
Citizens are allowed to voluntarily give up Qatari citizenship.

Travel freedom

In 2016, Qatari citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 79 countries and territories, ranking the Qatari passport 60th in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index. Qatari citizens are currently not allowed to enter the GCC member states of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain. Prior to 2017, they were allowed in all GCC countries.