Buying property in Qatar as a foreign national

11 min read · Updated October 2026

Non-Qataris may own freehold title in designated zones including The Pearl, Lusail, Al Qassar and West Bay Lagoon, and hold long usufruct rights in a further set of districts.

A purchase above the published threshold carries residency eligibility for the owner and immediate family, renewable while the property is held.

Budget for transfer costs of roughly 0.25 percent registration plus agency commission, and confirm any developer service-charge arrears before exchange.

Mortgage finance for expatriate buyers typically reaches seventy to seventy-five percent of value over up to twenty-five years, subject to salary transfer and debt burden rules.

The transfer completes at the Real Estate Registration Department with the seller present or represented by notarised power of attorney; expect the appointment to take one morning.

Frequently asked

Does buying property grant residency?

Above the published investment threshold, yes — renewable residency for the owner and immediate family.

Which areas allow freehold ownership?

The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay Lagoon, Al Qassar and other designated zones; we confirm status per title.

What are the total transaction costs?

Plan for about 1.3 percent all-in: registration, agency commission and legal or valuation fees.

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