Qatar is preparing to offer property title deeds and real estate residency visas to foreign investors within just days of purchasing property valued at a minimum of US$200,000 (around QR730,000). The initiative aims to streamline property ownership and attract more international investment into the country’s expanding real estate market, which recorded strong growth in the second quarter of 2025.
Arabic daily Al Sharq, quoting Gulf News, said the program was announced by Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), ahead of the Third Real Estate Forum. The new system is being implemented in coordination with the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Labour, as well as the Investment Promotion Agency.
Al Obaidli described the initiative as part of “a unified government approach” to enhance efficiency and investor confidence, stating that “all concerned entities are working together as one team to make property ownership in Qatar easier and more efficient.” He also noted that all real estate projects licensed in 2025 are free of issues, ensuring buyers receive both title deeds and residency under the new system.
The move coincides with notable growth in Qatar’s property sector, which registered QR8.9 billion in transactions during Q2 2025—a 29.8% increase compared to the same period last year—driven largely by a 114% surge in residential sales.
Under the new framework, foreign buyers investing at least US$200,000 will qualify for immediate ownership and residency linked to their property. Those purchasing properties worth US$1 million (QAR3.65 million) or more will be eligible for permanent residency, granting access to healthcare, education, and investment privileges.
RERA confirmed that both Qataris and non-Qataris can own properties—residential, commercial, or office spaces—across various developments. All ownership and residency procedures will be managed through a unified digital platform to simplify and expedite transactions.
Qatar also ranks first globally for ease of real estate registration, with title deeds and architectural plans issued within 24 hours. Registration fees remain among the lowest in the region, at just 0.01% of construction costs, while a fully electronic building permit system has further enhanced the efficiency and transparency of property dealings.
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