Qatar has launched a new initiative granting property title deeds and residency visas within days for a minimum real estate investment of $200,000. The move aims to attract international investors and stimulate the housing market, placing it in direct competition with similar residency-by-investment programs in the UAE.
In a major move to attract international capital, Qatar has announced a streamlined process allowing property buyers to obtain a title deed and real estate residency within days of purchasing a property worth at least $200,000 (approximately QR730,000).
The initiative was unveiled by Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), and will be officially launched during the upcoming Third Real Estate Forum. The program is a collaborative effort with Qatar’s Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Labour, along with the Investment Promotion Agency.
“All concerned entities are working together as one team to make property ownership in Qatar easier and more efficient,” Al Obaidli told Al Sharq newspaper, describing the effort as “a unified government approach.”
The new framework establishes two tiers for investors:
This initiative aims to bolster Qatar’s property market, which has already shown significant growth. The sector recorded QR8.9 billion in transactions during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 29.8% year-on-year increase, driven by a 114% surge in residential deals. The move positions Qatar as a competitive destination for real estate investment, a field where Dubai continues to attract significant foreign investment.
Ownership opportunities are available to both Qatari and non-Qatari nationals and extend to commercial properties, including shops and offices in malls and residential complexes. This aligns with a growing regional trend of developing premium commercial spaces, such as the business centre on Palm Jumeirah.
Investors can complete all procedures through a dedicated one-stop digital platform. RERA highlighted that Qatar leads globally in the ease of real estate registration, with documents issued in under 24 hours, and has the lowest property registration fees in the region.
The introduction of this fast-tracked residency program intensifies regional competition for global talent and capital, offering a new, compelling option for investors considering the Gulf.
