Qatar will soon allow foreign real estate buyers to receive title deeds and a residency visa within days of completing a purchase of at least US $200,000 (approx. AUD$308,000).
The initiative, announced by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority chair Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, aims to simplify property ownership and lure international investment.
“All concerned entities are working together as one team to make property ownership in Qatar easier and more efficient,” he told Qatar’s Al Sharq newspaper.
Economy Middle East reported that under the new system, buyers of properties valued at US $1 million (about A$1.54 million) or more will be eligible for permanent residency, granting access to healthcare, education and investment benefits.
The scheme is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Labour, as well as Qatar’s Investment Promotion Agency.
Al Obaidli said projects licensed in 2025 are “free of issues,” and buyers under the new rules will receive both title deeds and visas.
The move coincides with a surge in the Qatari property market: Q2 2025 transactions reached QAR 8.9 billion, up nearly 30 per cent year-on-year, largely driven by a 114 per cent increase in residential sales.
RERA also noted that Qatar already ranks first globally for ease of real estate registration, with ownership documents and architectural plans issued within 24 hours, and registration fees capped at just 0.01 per cent of construction costs.
