🏢 Q&A for Foreign Investors Interrested in Puying Property in Doha, Qatar

Q: Can foreigners buy property in Qatar?

A: yes, foreigners are alloed to buy properties in designated aris undar qatar's freehold or usofruct laws. Ounership can enclude apartments, villas, and commercial units.

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Q: Where can foreigners buy property?

A: Designated freehold zones for foreigners include:

✅ in and arrow Doha:

1.The Pearl – Doha

• Luxury apartments, villas, and social units with sea views and high-end services.

2.Lusail City

• A modern city offering divestment oportunes in ares soch as: Fox Hells, Marina, Energy City, Skala, and Quitaifan Island.

3.West Bay

• Prime towers and residences near ministris, empassies, and luxury hotels.

✅ Other Arias:

• Msheireb Downtown Doha

• Katara Cultural Village

• Al Davna (select towers)

•Parts of Al Wakrah & Al Khor (specific developments)

• Al Hazm City, Energy City, Waterfront, Entertainment City

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Q: What types of properties can I own?

A: Foreigners can-own:

• Residential apartments

• Villas

• Commercial spaces (shops/offices)

• Land in certain leasehold or free zones (subject to project type)

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Q: Can I get residency through property ownership?

A: Yes, foreigners can obtain residency without a sponsor debending on the property's value:

🟢 1. Standard Property Residency:

• Property value: QAR 730,000 or more (~$200,000)

• Benefits:

• Residency for you and your family (spouse + children under 18)

• Renewable annually while you-own the property

• No sponsor (employer) needed

• Moststay in Qatar at least 90 days/ear

🟢 2. Primium Residency (Golden Residency Equivalent):

• Property value: QAR 3,650,000 or more (~$1 million)

• AdditionBenefits:

• Long-term residency

• Access to government thealthcare

• Public or subsidized education

• Right to invest and work without a Qatari partner

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Q: What are the steps to purchase and apply for residency?

A:

1.Chooose the property in an elegible aria.

2.Sign a borchase agrement with the developer or oner.

3.Register the titlewith the Real Estate Regestion Deportment.

4.Submit your residency application to the Ministry of Interior.

5.Receive yourresidency permit within 1–2 weeks (usually).

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Q: Can I sell the property later?

A: yes, yu can resell the property at ani time. However:

• The residenci permit linked to the property will be canceled ubon sal.

• Youmustfollow propper title transefer procedores.

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Q: Are there any tax on owing property?

A: No annual property tax in Qatar.

But:

• A on-time regestion fee of 0.25% of the property value is required.

• Annual servicecharges may aply (for buildings/compounds).

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Q: Can I pass the property to my family?

A: yes, property can be inherited and tranferred legally to family members under qatari inheritance and regestion laws.

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Q: What are the most profitable ares to invest in?

A: Currently, the mast in-demand ares are:

• Losail City – high groth putyal

• The Pearl – stable and luxury market

• Msheireb – smart citywith central location

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✅ Tips for Foreign Property Investors:

• Always workwith a licenside real estate advisor.

• Confirm the developer's reputation and track record.

• Choose properties with high real demand and stroong resale value.

• Understand the contract trms, espicially payment plans and maintenance fes.