Quick Facts
- Who can invite: resident expats with valid QID and eligible profession
- Tracks covered: Family Visit (short stay) and Family Residence (RP)
- Stay length (visit): 30 days initially; extensions possible for more months
- Apply on: Metrash app or MOI service centers
- File format: JPG uploads in Metrash; scans must be clear
- Insurance: visitor health insurance required for the visit period
- Fees: pay inside Metrash or at MOI; confirm exact amounts before payment
Looking for a Qatar family visa? This guide covers Family Visit and Family Residence (RP). Residents with a valid QID and an eligible, non-labour profession can sponsor close family members. Salary rules commonly cited are QR 10,000, or QR 6,000 with employer family housing.
Apply in the Metrash app, upload clear JPG scans, and track status. Visit visas typically last 30 days and can be extended. Visitor insurance is required for the stay. Below, you’ll find information on eligibility, required documents, steps, fees, and quick fixes for common errors.
Latest updates
Metrash replaces Metrash2 for visa services.
Uploads in Metrash accept JPG only.
Salary rules commonly cited: QR 10,000; or QR 6,000 with employer family housing.
Who you can invite
- Spouse and children qualify in most cases.
- First, second, or third-degree relatives may qualify when adequate proof is provided.
- Check eligibility for each person inside Metrash.
Duration and extensions (visit)
- Initial approval is usually 30 days.
- You may extend for additional months if conditions remain valid.
- Keep visitor insurance active for the full stay.
Eligibility: salary, profession, housing
- Profession must be eligible and non-labour.
- Salary rules commonly cited for Residence: QR 10,000; or QR 6,000 with housing.
- Provide a tenancy contract or a company housing letter when requested.
Documents
Spouse and children
- Attested marriage certificate.
- Attested birth certificates of children.
- Passports (bio pages) for spouse and children.
- Resident’s QID, front and back.
- Employer letter or contract stating salary and position.
- Stamped bank statement if requested.
- Round-trip tickets if requested.
- Visitor health insurance covering the stay.
Other relatives
- Resident’s QID copy.
- Visitor passport copies.
- Attested proof of relationship.
- Employer No-Objection Certificate with salary and position.
- Round-trip tickets if requested.
Application on Metrash (visit)
- Open Metrash and log in with QID and PIN.
- Go to Visa → Issue Visa → Family Visit → New Application.
- Enter the details exactly as they appear on your passport.
- Upload JPG scans of required documents.
- Submit and track the status in Metrash.
- Once approved, pay the fees through the app.
Family Residence visa (RP) steps
- Apply for the family entry visa.
- On arrival, complete Medical Commission tests.
- Complete CEID fingerprints.
- Issue QID for each dependent.
- Renew as per the validity.
Fees and insurance
- Fees are paid after approval or on extension.
- Confirm all amounts within Metrash before making a payment.
- Visitor insurance is mandatory for visit visas.
Status decoder
- “Under Process” means your file is queued.
- “Under Review” means an officer is assessing the file.
- Avoid duplicate submissions while a file is active.
Upload and format tips
- Use JPG only for uploads.
- Match names and numbers exactly to the passport and QID.
- Include both sides of attested certificates with visible stamps.
- Combine multi-page scans when requested.
After approval
- Pay the fee and download the e-visa.
- The traveler should carry a passport, a return ticket, insurance, and an e-visa.
- Request extensions before the current period ends.
Helpful related guides
- If you are comparing entry options, see our Qatar On-Arrival Visa Guide.
- To verify personal status details, use the MOI Qatar ID Check.
- If a medical report is required for a related process, follow QVC Medical Report.
People Also Ask
A: Apply in the Metrash app. Choose Visa → Issue Visa → Family Visit or Family Residence. Enter details, upload clear JPGs, submit, then pay once approved. You may also apply at MOI centers.
A: For Residence, the commonly cited rule is QR 10,000 salary, or QR 6,000 with employer family housing, plus an eligible profession. For Visit, salary checks vary by case; confirm inside Metrash.
A: Initial approval is typically 30 days. Extensions for additional months are possible if eligibility and insurance remain valid.
A: No. A family visit visa does not allow work. Employment requires the correct work visa and permits.
Conclusion
Before applying, confirm your eligibility and the exact fee in Metrash. Prepare attested certificates and passports, scan them clearly in JPG, and submit them once.
Then wait; avoid duplicate applications while the file shows “Under Process” or “Under Review.” After approval, pay through the app, download the e-visa, and carry it with you on arrival. For residence, complete medicals and CEID fingerprints, then issue the QID.
Finally, extend visit stays before expiry if you remain eligible. Use our related guides to complete each step with confidence.
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