Qatari nationality law

Qatari nationality law is based mostly on jus sanguinis. Qatari citizens enjoy freedom of movement between other Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

Qatari Citizenship Act
Parliament of Qatar
  • An Act relating to Qatari citizenship
Enacted byGovernment of Qatar
Passedun
Status: Current legislation

By birth

Children born in Qatar to unknown parents are Qatari citizens by birth.[1]

By descent
  • Any person who can demonstrate Qatari descent may apply to be a citizen of Qatar, depending on certain conditions.
  • Any person born to a Qatari father irrespective of their place of birth are Qatari citizens by descent.
  • Any person born to a Qatari mother but Foreigner father, will not be granted citizenship by descent. [2]

By naturalization

Muslim Foreigners may be granted citizenship if they fulfill, providing the following conditions

  • Should be Muslim. Non Muslims can't buy property or receive Qatari Citizenship or residency
  • Never have visited Israel
  • Kept an property for at least 6 years
  • Should know English or Arabic

Dual citizenship

Qatar does not recognize dual citizenship. Holding another citizenship may lead to the revoking of Qatari citizenship.[3]

Loss of Qatari citizenship

The person may lose Qatari citizenship in the following cases:

  • the person joins the military service of a foreign country.
  • the person works for a foreign government that is in war with Qatar.
  • the person takes up a foreign nationality.

Citizens are allowed to voluntarily give up Qatari citizenship.[1]

Travel freedom
Main article: Visa requirements for Qatari citizens

In 2016, Qatari citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 79 countries and territories, ranking the Qatari passport 60th in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index.

References
  1. "Qatari citizenship". Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  2. "Law No. 38 of 2005 on the acquisition of Qatari nationality". Al Meezan. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  3. "Dual citizenship 'is not allowed under Qatari law'". Gulf news.com. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
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