Move to Qatar

Qatar Education Residence Visa

This visa is for people with a place at an approved educational institution who wish to stay in Qatar during their course. The Ministry of Interior makes it available through its Expatriates Affairs and Unified Services Centres.

Fee

QAR 0 per person

Decision

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Qatar company-sponsored work visa

This entry visa is for expatriate workers brought to Qatar to work for a government body, public or semi-government organisation, or private company or establishment. The Ministry of Interior lists a QAR 300 visa fee.

Fee

QAR 300 per person

Decision

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Qatar employer-sponsored work visa

This visa is for expatriate workers brought to Qatar to work for government bodies, public or semi-government organisations, or private companies and establishments. After entry, the employer arranges the process to obtain a Work Residence Permit.

Fee

QAR 300 per person

Decision

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Qatar Permanent Residency Permit

This route allows eligible non-Qataris to apply for permanent residence in Qatar. The Ministry of Interior accepts applications from people who meet the conditions and from categories exempted under the law.

Fee

QAR 3,000 once

Decision

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CMU-Q Academic Merit Scholarships

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, with Qatar Foundation funding

The university does not publish a fixed award value; the scholarship can be combined with a need-based grant.

Georgetown University in Qatar Grant

Georgetown University in Qatar

Need-based grant; the university does not state a fixed amount.

Qatar Foundation Need-Based Grant at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Qatar Foundation and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

A grant that does not need repaying, worth up to the full cost of attendance according to the family’s circumstances.