The minimum salary requirement varies based on visa type, employment sector, and whether employer provides housing. Here's a complete breakdown:
Everything you need to know about bringing your family to Qatar. Salary requirements, Metrash2 application process, required documents, and eligibility criteria for visit and residency visas.
Family Visa Qatar - Key Requirements
Visit Visa Salary
QAR 5,000/month
Residency Salary
QAR 10,000/month
Application Method
Metrash2 App
Processing Time
3-7 Working Days
Profession Type
Non-Labour Category
Sons Age Limit
Under 25 Years
📑 Visa Types
Important: All family visa applications must be submitted through the Metrash2 app. The sponsor must have a valid Qatar ID and meet the profession requirements (non-labour category).
💰 Salary Requirements
The minimum salary requirement varies based on visa type, employment sector, and whether employer provides housing. Here's a complete breakdown:
| Visa Type | Sector | Minimum Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Visit | All sectors | QAR 5,000 | Plus approved accommodation |
| Family Residency | Government / Semi-Gov | QAR 10,000 | Or family housing provided |
| Family Residency | Private (with housing) | QAR 6,000 | Employer provides housing |
| Family Residency | Private (no housing) | QAR 10,000 | Technical/specialized profession |
Note: Private sector employees must be in a technical or specialized (non-labour) profession category as stated in their employment contract to qualify for family visa sponsorship.
✅ Eligibility
📄 Documents
Document Attestation: Marriage and birth certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country and the Qatar Embassy. Some nationalities may require additional attestation steps.
📱 How to Apply
Install Metrash2 from App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Register using your Qatar ID number and mobile number.
Open the app, go to "Services" → "Visa Services" → Select "Family Visa" (Visit or Residency as applicable).
Enter family member details: full name (as in passport), nationality, passport number, relationship, and travel dates.
Attach all required documents: passport copies, photos, employment contract, salary certificate, tenancy contract, relationship proof.
Review application, pay the visa fees through the app (debit/credit card), and submit. You'll receive a reference number.
Track application status in Metrash2. Processing takes 3-7 working days. Download approved visa from the app.
Download Metrash2 to start your family visa application today.
❓ FAQ
Family Visit Visa: QAR 5,000 minimum monthly salary. Family Residency Visa: QAR 10,000 for government employees or QAR 6,000-10,000 for private sector depending on whether employer provides housing. The sponsor must also be in a non-labour profession category.
Family visit visa holders cannot work in Qatar. However, dependents on family residency visa may obtain a work permit through a separate application process. The dependent needs an employer willing to sponsor their work permit while maintaining their family residency status.
Residents who meet these criteria: (1) Non-labour category profession, (2) Minimum salary (QAR 5,000 for visit / QAR 10,000 for residency), (3) Approved family accommodation accredited by authorities, (4) Valid relationship documentation. Family members eligible include spouse, sons under 25, unmarried daughters, and parents (conditions apply).
Download the Metrash2 app, register with your QID, go to Services → Visa Services → Family Visa. Fill the application form with family member details, upload all required documents (passport, employment contract, salary certificate, tenancy, relationship proof), pay the fees, and submit. Track your application status in the app.
Family visa applications through Metrash2 typically take 3-7 working days to process. Complex cases or incomplete documentation may extend processing to 14 days. You can track the status directly in the Metrash2 app.
Family visit visa: Approximately QAR 200-300. Family residency visa: QAR 300-500 per person, plus additional costs for medical examination (QAR 300-500), health card (QAR 100-200), and RP stamping fees.
Yes, family visa applications can be denied due to: insufficient salary, unapproved/non-accredited accommodation, incomplete or incorrect documents, sponsor being in labour category profession, family member on a travel ban or blacklist, or unverifiable relationship documentation.
Family visa can include: Spouse (marriage certificate required), Sons (under 25 years), Unmarried daughters (any age), Parents (subject to conditions). Children aged 6-18 years must be enrolled in school either inside or outside Qatar.
Yes, if your wife meets the salary and profession requirements, she can sponsor you for family residency. To work legally, you would need a separate work permit from an employer who is willing to sponsor your employment while you maintain your family visa status.
Yes, dependents on family residency visa can work by obtaining a work permit (No Objection Certificate). The process requires: (1) Job offer from an employer, (2) NOC from primary sponsor, (3) Work permit application through employer. This allows working while remaining on family sponsorship.
Required documents include: Sponsor's QID and passport copy, family member's passport copy and photos, employment contract, salary certificate, approved tenancy contract, attested marriage certificate (for spouse), attested birth certificates (for children), health insurance policy, and school enrollment certificate (for children 6-18).
There is no upper salary limit, only minimums: QAR 5,000/month for family visit visa, QAR 10,000/month for family residency (government sector), and QAR 6,000-10,000 for private sector depending on housing provision by employer.
Follow this guide and use Metrash2 to bring your loved ones to Qatar smoothly and efficiently.
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